Newport Pagnell vs Waddesdon

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
      51/100
      Waddesdon Thames Valley Police

      Newport Pagnell vs Waddesdon 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
      51/100
      Average
      Waddesdon
      Thames Valley Police
      334 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.6% trend
      15.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newport Pagnell
      B Waddesdon
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      802
      334
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      873
      289
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.1%
      ↑15.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.6%
      15.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newport Pagnell
      B Waddesdon
      Violent Crime
      354 ↑0%
      132 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      103 ↑10%
      28 ↑56%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑9%
      31 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      44 ↓24%
      17 ↑42%
      Burglary
      32 ↓16%
      16 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↓11%
      44 ↑120%
      Drugs
      13 ↓32%
      7 ↑75%
      Public Order
      62 ↑22%
      21 ↑11%
      Robbery
      4 ↓64%
      0
      Shoplifting
      62 ↓46%
      4 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑100%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓28%
      31 ↑24%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newport Pagnell safer than Waddesdon?

      Newport Pagnell has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 802 crimes in the last 12 months. Waddesdon has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 334 crimes. Waddesdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newport Pagnell vs Waddesdon?

      Newport Pagnell shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waddesdon shows +15.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Newport Pagnell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (354 incidents). In Waddesdon, it is Violent Crime (132 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Newport Pagnell recorded 103 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waddesdon recorded 28. 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 Waddesdon?

      Violent crime in Newport Pagnell totalled 354 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 132 in Waddesdon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newport Pagnell and Waddesdon 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%). Waddesdon recorded 289 crimes previously (now 334, +15.6%).

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

      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 Waddesdon has 15.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newport Pagnell and Waddesdon?

      Newport Pagnell falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Waddesdon 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 Waddesdon?

      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 Waddesdon on a crime map?

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

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