Watford North vs Watford Outer

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Watford North Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Watford Outer Hertfordshire Constabulary

      Watford North vs Watford Outer Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Watford North
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,939 crimes / 12m
      ↑2% trend
      23.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Watford Outer
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      4,176 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.4% trend
      29.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Watford North
      B Watford Outer
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,939
      4,176
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,862
      3,527
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2%
      ↑18.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.4%
      29.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Watford North
      B Watford Outer
      Violent Crime
      1,399 ↑12%
      1,530 ↑31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      777 ↓9%
      876 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      420 ↑21%
      282 ↑15%
      Vehicle Crime
      280 ↓23%
      210 ↓20%
      Burglary
      89 ↓40%
      134 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      293 ↑0%
      268 ↑5%
      Drugs
      114 ↑56%
      158 ↑63%
      Public Order
      184 ↓5%
      269 ↑50%
      Robbery
      32 ↓3%
      43 ↓37%
      Shoplifting
      191 ↑19%
      202 ↑17%
      Theft from Person
      25 ↑47%
      49 ↑53%
      Bicycle Theft
      36 ↑3%
      61 ↑13%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑7%
      37 ↓3%
      Other Crime
      70 ↑1%
      57 ↓8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Watford North is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Watford North safer than Watford Outer?

      Watford North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,939 crimes in the last 12 months. Watford Outer has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 4,176 crimes. Watford North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Watford North vs Watford Outer?

      Watford North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Watford Outer shows +18.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Watford North and Watford Outer?

      In Watford North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,399 incidents). In Watford Outer, it is Violent Crime (1,530 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Watford North and Watford Outer?

      Watford North recorded 777 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Watford Outer recorded 876. 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 Watford Outer?

      Violent crime in Watford North totalled 1,399 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,530 in Watford Outer. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Watford North and Watford Outer 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%). Watford Outer recorded 3,527 crimes previously (now 4,176, +18.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Watford North and Watford Outer?

      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 Watford Outer has 29.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Watford North and Watford Outer?

      Watford North falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. Watford Outer 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 Watford North and Watford Outer?

      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 Watford Outer on a crime map?

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

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