Watford Outer vs Epsom & Ewell North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Watford Outer Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Epsom & Ewell North Surrey Police

      Watford Outer vs Epsom & Ewell North Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Watford Outer
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      4,176 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.4% trend
      29.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Epsom & Ewell North
      Surrey Police
      467 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.5% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Watford Outer
      B Epsom & Ewell North
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,176
      467
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,527
      489
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18.4%
      ↓4.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.7%
      31.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Watford Outer
      B Epsom & Ewell North
      Violent Crime
      1,530 ↑31%
      160 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      876 ↑17%
      68 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      282 ↑15%
      34 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      210 ↓20%
      73 ↑35%
      Burglary
      134 ↓10%
      28 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      268 ↑5%
      30 ↓14%
      Drugs
      158 ↑63%
      8 ↑14%
      Public Order
      269 ↑50%
      35 ↓10%
      Robbery
      43 ↓37%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      202 ↑17%
      14 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      49 ↑53%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      61 ↑13%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      37 ↓3%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      57 ↓8%
      9 ↓55%
      Overall Verdict
      B Epsom & Ewell North is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Watford Outer safer than Epsom & Ewell North?

      Watford Outer has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,176 crimes in the last 12 months. Epsom & Ewell North has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 467 crimes. Epsom & Ewell North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Watford Outer vs Epsom & Ewell North?

      Watford Outer shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Epsom & Ewell North shows -4.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Watford Outer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,530 incidents). In Epsom & Ewell North, it is Violent Crime (160 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Watford Outer recorded 876 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Epsom & Ewell North recorded 68. 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 Outer vs Epsom & Ewell North?

      Violent crime in Watford Outer totalled 1,530 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 160 in Epsom & Ewell North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Watford Outer and Epsom & Ewell North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Watford Outer recorded 3,527 crimes (now 4,176, a change of +18.4%). Epsom & Ewell North recorded 489 crimes previously (now 467, -4.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Watford Outer and Epsom & Ewell 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. Watford Outer has a resolution rate of 29.7% and Epsom & Ewell North has 31.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Watford Outer and Epsom & Ewell North?

      Watford Outer falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. Epsom & Ewell North 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 Outer and Epsom & Ewell 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 Watford Outer or Epsom & Ewell North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Watford Outer and Epsom & Ewell 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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