Watford Central vs Riseley, Wyboston

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

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

      Watford Central vs Riseley, Wyboston Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Watford Central
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      4,294 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.8% trend
      30.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Watford Central
      B Riseley, Wyboston
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,294
      1
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,773
      3
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.8%
      ↓66.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Watford Central
      B Riseley, Wyboston
      Violent Crime
      1,253 ↑34%
      1 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      885 ↑2%
      0
      Other Theft
      311 ↑21%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      141 ↓11%
      0
      Burglary
      93 ↑3%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      230 ↑56%
      0
      Drugs
      193 ↑122%
      0
      Public Order
      272 ↑21%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      60 ↓48%
      0
      Shoplifting
      522 ↓7%
      0
      Theft from Person
      117 ↓30%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      104 ↑37%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      55 ↑34%
      0
      Other Crime
      58 ↑26%
      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 Watford Central safer than Riseley, Wyboston?

      Watford Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,294 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 Watford Central vs Riseley, Wyboston?

      Watford Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.8% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Watford Central and Riseley, Wyboston?

      In Watford Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,253 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 Watford Central and Riseley, Wyboston?

      Watford Central recorded 885 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 Watford Central vs Riseley, Wyboston?

      Violent crime in Watford Central totalled 1,253 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 Watford Central and Riseley, Wyboston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Watford Central recorded 3,773 crimes (now 4,294, a change of +13.8%). Riseley, Wyboston recorded 3 crimes previously (now 1, -66.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Watford 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. Watford Central has a resolution rate of 30.9% and Riseley, Wyboston has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Watford Central and Riseley, Wyboston?

      Watford Central 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 Watford 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 Watford Central or Riseley, Wyboston on a crime map?

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

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