Headless Cross and Oakenshaw vs Riseley, Wyboston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Headless Cross and Oakenshaw West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Riseley, Wyboston Bedfordshire Police

      Headless Cross and Oakenshaw vs Riseley, Wyboston Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Headless Cross and Oakenshaw
      West Mercia Police
      604 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.7% trend
      12.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Riseley, Wyboston
      Bedfordshire Police
      0 crimes / 12m
      ↓100% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Headless Cross and Oakenshaw
      B Riseley, Wyboston
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      604
      0
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      541
      3
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.7%
      ↓100%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Headless Cross and Oakenshaw
      B Riseley, Wyboston
      Violent Crime
      236 ↑38%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      90 ↑36%
      0
      Other Theft
      26 ↓53%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↓52%
      0
      Burglary
      24 ↑9%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↑24%
      0
      Drugs
      8 ↑60%
      0
      Public Order
      37 ↑9%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Shoplifting
      88 ↑6%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑100%
      0
      Other Crime
      18 ↑50%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Riseley, Wyboston is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 27/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Headless Cross and Oakenshaw safer than Riseley, Wyboston?

      Headless Cross and Oakenshaw has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 604 crimes in the last 12 months. Riseley, Wyboston has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 0 crimes. Riseley, Wyboston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Headless Cross and Oakenshaw vs Riseley, Wyboston?

      Headless Cross and Oakenshaw shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Riseley, Wyboston shows -100% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Headless Cross and Oakenshaw and Riseley, Wyboston?

      In Headless Cross and Oakenshaw, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (236 incidents). In Riseley, Wyboston, it is Violent Crime (0 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Headless Cross and Oakenshaw and Riseley, Wyboston?

      Headless Cross and Oakenshaw recorded 90 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 Headless Cross and Oakenshaw vs Riseley, Wyboston?

      Violent crime in Headless Cross and Oakenshaw totalled 236 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Riseley, Wyboston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Headless Cross and Oakenshaw and Riseley, Wyboston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Headless Cross and Oakenshaw recorded 541 crimes (now 604, a change of +11.7%). Riseley, Wyboston recorded 3 crimes previously (now 0, -100%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Headless Cross and Oakenshaw 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. Headless Cross and Oakenshaw has a resolution rate of 12.8% and Riseley, Wyboston has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Headless Cross and Oakenshaw and Riseley, Wyboston?

      Headless Cross and Oakenshaw falls within the West Mercia Police 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 Headless Cross and Oakenshaw 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 Headless Cross and Oakenshaw or Riseley, Wyboston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Headless Cross and Oakenshaw 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.