Newport Pagnell vs Thatcham

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Newport Pagnell Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Thatcham Thames Valley Police

      Newport Pagnell vs Thatcham Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Newport Pagnell
      Thames Valley Police
      802 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.1% trend
      26.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Thatcham
      Thames Valley Police
      1,744 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      23% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newport Pagnell
      B Thatcham
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      802
      1,744
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      873
      1,810
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.1%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.6%
      23%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newport Pagnell
      B Thatcham
      Violent Crime
      354 ↑0%
      743 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      103 ↑10%
      313 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑9%
      97 ↑15%
      Vehicle Crime
      44 ↓24%
      53 ↓39%
      Burglary
      32 ↓16%
      45 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↓11%
      109 ↓3%
      Drugs
      13 ↓32%
      56 ↓30%
      Public Order
      62 ↑22%
      101 ↓4%
      Robbery
      4 ↓64%
      20 ↑82%
      Shoplifting
      62 ↓46%
      140 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      10 ↑11%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓50%
      18 ↓38%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑100%
      8 ↑14%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓28%
      31 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      A Newport Pagnell is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newport Pagnell safer than Thatcham?

      Newport Pagnell has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 802 crimes in the last 12 months. Thatcham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,744 crimes. Newport Pagnell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newport Pagnell vs Thatcham?

      Newport Pagnell shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Thatcham shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newport Pagnell and Thatcham?

      In Newport Pagnell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (354 incidents). In Thatcham, it is Violent Crime (743 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newport Pagnell and Thatcham?

      Newport Pagnell recorded 103 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thatcham recorded 313. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Newport Pagnell vs Thatcham?

      Violent crime in Newport Pagnell totalled 354 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 743 in Thatcham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newport Pagnell and Thatcham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newport Pagnell recorded 873 crimes (now 802, a change of -8.1%). Thatcham recorded 1,810 crimes previously (now 1,744, -3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newport Pagnell and Thatcham?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Newport Pagnell has a resolution rate of 26.6% and Thatcham has 23%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newport Pagnell and Thatcham?

      Newport Pagnell falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Thatcham is covered by Thames Valley Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Newport Pagnell and Thatcham?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Newport Pagnell or Thatcham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newport Pagnell and Thatcham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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