Hitchin Rural vs Riseley, Wyboston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Hitchin Rural Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Riseley, Wyboston Bedfordshire Police

      Hitchin Rural vs Riseley, Wyboston Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Hitchin Rural
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      1,084 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      0% 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 Hitchin Rural
      B Riseley, Wyboston
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,084
      1
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,100
      3
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.5%
      ↓66.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hitchin Rural
      B Riseley, Wyboston
      Violent Crime
      434 ↑3%
      1 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      215 ↓16%
      0
      Other Theft
      64 ↓7%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      80 ↑13%
      0
      Burglary
      50 ↑2%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      89 ↑3%
      0
      Drugs
      21 ↑31%
      0
      Public Order
      53 ↑8%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      1 ↓75%
      0
      Shoplifting
      30 ↓21%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓43%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑150%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑333%
      0
      Other Crime
      25 ↓14%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Riseley, Wyboston is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hitchin Rural safer than Riseley, Wyboston?

      Hitchin Rural has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,084 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 Hitchin Rural vs Riseley, Wyboston?

      Hitchin Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.5% — 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 Hitchin Rural and Riseley, Wyboston?

      In Hitchin Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (434 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 Hitchin Rural and Riseley, Wyboston?

      Hitchin Rural recorded 215 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 Hitchin Rural vs Riseley, Wyboston?

      Violent crime in Hitchin Rural totalled 434 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 Hitchin Rural and Riseley, Wyboston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hitchin Rural recorded 1,100 crimes (now 1,084, a change of -1.5%). Riseley, Wyboston recorded 3 crimes previously (now 1, -66.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hitchin Rural 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. Hitchin Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Riseley, Wyboston has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hitchin Rural and Riseley, Wyboston?

      Hitchin Rural falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary 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 Hitchin Rural 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 Hitchin Rural or Riseley, Wyboston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hitchin Rural 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.