Rickmansworth and District vs Stevenage North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Rickmansworth and District Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Stevenage North Hertfordshire Constabulary

      Rickmansworth and District vs Stevenage North Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Rickmansworth and District
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      2,238 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.5% trend
      15.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Stevenage North
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,957 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.9% trend
      20.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rickmansworth and District
      B Stevenage North
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,238
      3,957
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,745
      3,355
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.5%
      ↑17.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.6%
      20.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rickmansworth and District
      B Stevenage North
      Violent Crime
      803 ↓11%
      1,667 ↑21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      431 ↓13%
      657 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      201 ↓11%
      298 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      115 ↓35%
      183 ↑76%
      Burglary
      103 ↓24%
      82 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      131 ↓32%
      295 ↑27%
      Drugs
      54 ↓11%
      130 ↑73%
      Public Order
      130 ↓15%
      285 ↑45%
      Robbery
      18 ↓53%
      23 ↑77%
      Shoplifting
      173 ↓35%
      179 ↑5%
      Theft from Person
      15 ↑50%
      29 ↑21%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑11%
      36 ↑44%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↓7%
      30 ↑11%
      Other Crime
      41 ↓35%
      63 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rickmansworth and District is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rickmansworth and District safer than Stevenage North?

      Rickmansworth and District has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,238 crimes in the last 12 months. Stevenage North has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 3,957 crimes. Rickmansworth and District scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rickmansworth and District vs Stevenage North?

      Rickmansworth and District shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stevenage North shows +17.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rickmansworth and District and Stevenage North?

      In Rickmansworth and District, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (803 incidents). In Stevenage North, it is Violent Crime (1,667 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rickmansworth and District and Stevenage North?

      Rickmansworth and District recorded 431 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stevenage North recorded 657. 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 Rickmansworth and District vs Stevenage North?

      Violent crime in Rickmansworth and District totalled 803 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,667 in Stevenage North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rickmansworth and District and Stevenage North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rickmansworth and District recorded 2,745 crimes (now 2,238, a change of -18.5%). Stevenage North recorded 3,355 crimes previously (now 3,957, +17.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rickmansworth and District and Stevenage 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. Rickmansworth and District has a resolution rate of 15.6% and Stevenage North has 20.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rickmansworth and District and Stevenage North?

      Rickmansworth and District falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. Stevenage North is covered by Hertfordshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Rickmansworth and District and Stevenage 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 Rickmansworth and District or Stevenage North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rickmansworth and District and Stevenage 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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