Bromham, Oakley, Wootton vs Dunstable and Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    83/100
    Bromham, Oakley, Wootton Bedfordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Dunstable and Rural Bedfordshire Police

      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton vs Dunstable and Rural Results

      A
      83/100
      Safe
      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Bedfordshire Police
      75 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.3% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Dunstable and Rural
      Bedfordshire Police
      2,388 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.1% trend
      24.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      B Dunstable and Rural
      Safety Score
      83/100 Safe
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      75
      2,388
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      80
      2,516
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.3%
      ↓5.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      24.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      B Dunstable and Rural
      Violent Crime
      26 ↓10%
      949 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↑100%
      332 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓29%
      167 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓22%
      121 ↓38%
      Burglary
      3 ↓67%
      76 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↑50%
      176 ↑20%
      Drugs
      6
      98 ↑63%
      Public Order
      4 ↓20%
      157 ↓11%
      Robbery
      0
      32 ↑167%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓40%
      175 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      0
      10 ↓38%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      13 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      30 ↑131%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓80%
      52 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bromham, Oakley, Wootton is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bromham, Oakley, Wootton safer than Dunstable and Rural?

      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) and recorded 75 crimes in the last 12 months. Dunstable and Rural has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,388 crimes. Bromham, Oakley, Wootton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bromham, Oakley, Wootton vs Dunstable and Rural?

      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dunstable and Rural shows -5.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bromham, Oakley, Wootton and Dunstable and Rural?

      In Bromham, Oakley, Wootton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 incidents). In Dunstable and Rural, it is Violent Crime (949 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bromham, Oakley, Wootton and Dunstable and Rural?

      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dunstable and Rural recorded 332. 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 Bromham, Oakley, Wootton vs Dunstable and Rural?

      Violent crime in Bromham, Oakley, Wootton totalled 26 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 949 in Dunstable and Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bromham, Oakley, Wootton and Dunstable and Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bromham, Oakley, Wootton recorded 80 crimes (now 75, a change of -6.3%). Dunstable and Rural recorded 2,516 crimes previously (now 2,388, -5.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bromham, Oakley, Wootton and Dunstable and Rural?

      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. Bromham, Oakley, Wootton has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Dunstable and Rural has 24.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bromham, Oakley, Wootton and Dunstable and Rural?

      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton falls within the Bedfordshire Police boundary. Dunstable and Rural is covered by Bedfordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bromham, Oakley, Wootton and Dunstable and Rural?

      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 Bromham, Oakley, Wootton or Dunstable and Rural on a crime map?

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

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