Leighton vs Newton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Leighton vs Newton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Leighton safer than Newton?
Leighton has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 560 crimes in the last 12 months. Newton has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,164 crimes. Leighton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Leighton vs Newton?
Leighton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +42.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newton shows +150.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Leighton and Newton?
In Leighton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (283 incidents). In Newton, it is Violent Crime (498 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Leighton and Newton?
Leighton recorded 51 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newton recorded 106. 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 Leighton vs Newton?
Violent crime in Leighton totalled 283 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 498 in Newton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Leighton and Newton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Leighton recorded 392 crimes (now 560, a change of +42.9%). Newton recorded 464 crimes previously (now 1,164, +150.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Leighton and Newton?
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. Leighton has a resolution rate of 38.6% and Newton has 30.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Leighton and Newton?
Leighton falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Newton is covered by Cheshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Leighton and Newton?
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 Leighton or Newton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Leighton and Newton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.