Watford Central vs Addlestone North & Bourneside

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Watford Central Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Addlestone North & Bourneside Surrey Police

      Watford Central vs Addlestone North & Bourneside Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Watford Central
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      4,826 crimes / 12m
      ↑30% trend
      23.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Addlestone North & Bourneside
      Surrey Police
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      32% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Watford Central
      B Addlestone North & Bourneside
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,826
      299
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,712
      294
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑30%
      ↑1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.3%
      32%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Watford Central
      B Addlestone North & Bourneside
      Violent Crime
      1,421 ↑48%
      104 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      986 ↑22%
      53 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      350 ↑36%
      20 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      188 ↑17%
      22 ↓4%
      Burglary
      108 ↑26%
      13 ↑30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      266 ↑75%
      27 ↑59%
      Drugs
      215 ↑109%
      12 ↓8%
      Public Order
      302 ↑30%
      23 ↑10%
      Robbery
      77 ↓18%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      572 ↑7%
      7 ↓30%
      Theft from Person
      125 ↓18%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      103 ↑41%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      54 ↑2%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      59 ↑26%
      10 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Addlestone North & Bourneside is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Watford Central safer than Addlestone North & Bourneside?

      Watford Central has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,826 crimes in the last 12 months. Addlestone North & Bourneside has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 299 crimes. Addlestone North & Bourneside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Watford Central vs Addlestone North & Bourneside?

      Watford Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +30% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Addlestone North & Bourneside shows +1.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Watford Central and Addlestone North & Bourneside?

      In Watford Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,421 incidents). In Addlestone North & Bourneside, it is Violent Crime (104 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Watford Central and Addlestone North & Bourneside?

      Watford Central recorded 986 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Addlestone North & Bourneside recorded 53. 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 Addlestone North & Bourneside?

      Violent crime in Watford Central totalled 1,421 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 104 in Addlestone North & Bourneside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Watford Central and Addlestone North & Bourneside in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Watford Central recorded 3,712 crimes (now 4,826, a change of +30%). Addlestone North & Bourneside recorded 294 crimes previously (now 299, +1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Watford Central and Addlestone North & Bourneside?

      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 23.3% and Addlestone North & Bourneside has 32%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Watford Central and Addlestone North & Bourneside?

      Watford Central falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. Addlestone North & Bourneside is covered by Surrey Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Watford Central and Addlestone North & Bourneside?

      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 Addlestone North & Bourneside on a crime map?

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

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