Borehamwood and Elstree vs Weald North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Borehamwood and Elstree Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Weald North Kent Police

      Borehamwood and Elstree vs Weald North Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Borehamwood and Elstree
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      4,170 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.6% trend
      17.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Weald North
      Kent Police
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.2% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Borehamwood and Elstree
      B Weald North
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,170
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,827
      128
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.6%
      ↓35.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Borehamwood and Elstree
      B Weald North
      Violent Crime
      1,382 ↓9%
      27 ↓44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      868 ↓6%
      10 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      274 ↓17%
      9 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      198 ↓33%
      2 ↓71%
      Burglary
      159 ↓4%
      15 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      242 ↓11%
      11 ↓21%
      Drugs
      226 ↑17%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      273 ↑1%
      5 ↓17%
      Robbery
      53 ↓18%
      0
      Shoplifting
      324 ↓45%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      36 ↓39%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↓42%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      38 ↓27%
      1
      Other Crime
      83 ↑8%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Weald North is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Borehamwood and Elstree safer than Weald North?

      Borehamwood and Elstree has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,170 crimes in the last 12 months. Weald North has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 83 crimes. Weald North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Borehamwood and Elstree vs Weald North?

      Borehamwood and Elstree shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Weald North shows -35.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Borehamwood and Elstree and Weald North?

      In Borehamwood and Elstree, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,382 incidents). In Weald North, it is Violent Crime (27 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Borehamwood and Elstree and Weald North?

      Borehamwood and Elstree recorded 868 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weald North recorded 10. 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 Borehamwood and Elstree vs Weald North?

      Violent crime in Borehamwood and Elstree totalled 1,382 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 27 in Weald North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Borehamwood and Elstree and Weald North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Borehamwood and Elstree recorded 4,827 crimes (now 4,170, a change of -13.6%). Weald North recorded 128 crimes previously (now 83, -35.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Borehamwood and Elstree and Weald North?

      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. Borehamwood and Elstree has a resolution rate of 17.3% and Weald North has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Borehamwood and Elstree and Weald North?

      Borehamwood and Elstree falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. Weald North is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Borehamwood and Elstree and Weald North?

      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 Borehamwood and Elstree or Weald North on a crime map?

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

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