Watford North vs Riseley, Wyboston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Watford North Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Riseley, Wyboston Bedfordshire Police

      Watford North vs Riseley, Wyboston Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Watford North
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,939 crimes / 12m
      ↑2% trend
      23.4% 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 Watford North
      B Riseley, Wyboston
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,939
      1
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,862
      3
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2%
      ↓66.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Watford North
      B Riseley, Wyboston
      Violent Crime
      1,399 ↑12%
      1 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      777 ↓9%
      0
      Other Theft
      420 ↑21%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      280 ↓23%
      0
      Burglary
      89 ↓40%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      293 ↑0%
      0
      Drugs
      114 ↑56%
      0
      Public Order
      184 ↓5%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      32 ↓3%
      0
      Shoplifting
      191 ↑19%
      0
      Theft from Person
      25 ↑47%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      36 ↑3%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑7%
      0
      Other Crime
      70 ↑1%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Riseley, Wyboston is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Watford North safer than Riseley, Wyboston?

      Watford North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,939 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 North vs Riseley, Wyboston?

      Watford North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2% — 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 North and Riseley, Wyboston?

      In Watford North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,399 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 North and Riseley, Wyboston?

      Watford North recorded 777 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 North vs Riseley, Wyboston?

      Violent crime in Watford North totalled 1,399 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 North and Riseley, Wyboston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Watford North recorded 3,862 crimes (now 3,939, a change of +2%). Riseley, Wyboston recorded 3 crimes previously (now 1, -66.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Watford North 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 North has a resolution rate of 23.4% and Riseley, Wyboston has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Watford North and Riseley, Wyboston?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Watford North 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.