Luton Central vs Riseley, Wyboston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Luton Central Bedfordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Riseley, Wyboston Bedfordshire Police

      Luton Central vs Riseley, Wyboston Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Luton Central
      Bedfordshire Police
      6,254 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.5% trend
      29.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Riseley, Wyboston
      Bedfordshire Police
      1 crimes / 12m
      ↓66.7% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Luton Central
      B Riseley, Wyboston
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      6,254
      1
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,549
      3
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.5%
      ↓66.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Luton Central
      B Riseley, Wyboston
      Violent Crime
      2,275 ↑7%
      1 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      913 ↓14%
      0
      Other Theft
      379 ↓24%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      485 ↓26%
      0
      Burglary
      216 ↑19%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      417 ↑0%
      0
      Drugs
      281 ↑20%
      0
      Public Order
      383 ↓13%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      91 ↑26%
      0
      Shoplifting
      503 ↓5%
      0
      Theft from Person
      51 ↓4%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      44 ↓23%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      87 ↑21%
      0
      Other Crime
      129 ↓13%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Riseley, Wyboston is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Luton Central safer than Riseley, Wyboston?

      Luton Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,254 crimes in the last 12 months. Riseley, Wyboston has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 1 crimes. Riseley, Wyboston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Luton Central vs Riseley, Wyboston?

      Luton Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Riseley, Wyboston shows -66.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Luton Central and Riseley, Wyboston?

      In Luton Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,275 incidents). In Riseley, Wyboston, it is Violent Crime (1 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Luton Central and Riseley, Wyboston?

      Luton Central recorded 913 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Riseley, Wyboston recorded 0. 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 Luton Central vs Riseley, Wyboston?

      Violent crime in Luton Central totalled 2,275 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1 in Riseley, Wyboston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Luton Central and Riseley, Wyboston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Luton Central recorded 6,549 crimes (now 6,254, a change of -4.5%). Riseley, Wyboston recorded 3 crimes previously (now 1, -66.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Luton Central and Riseley, Wyboston?

      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. Luton Central has a resolution rate of 29.1% and Riseley, Wyboston has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Luton Central and Riseley, Wyboston?

      Luton Central falls within the Bedfordshire Police boundary. Riseley, Wyboston 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 Luton Central and Riseley, Wyboston?

      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 Luton Central or Riseley, Wyboston on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.