Lymm vs Newton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    41/100
    Lymm Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Newton Cheshire Constabulary

      Lymm vs Newton Results

      A
      41/100
      Below Average
      Lymm
      Cheshire Constabulary
      494 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      16.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Newton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,164 crimes / 12m
      ↑150.9% trend
      30.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lymm
      B Newton
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      494
      1,164
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      512
      464
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.5%
      ↑150.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.1%
      30.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lymm
      B Newton
      Violent Crime
      182 ↓5%
      498 ↑116%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      71 ↑8%
      106 ↑172%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓17%
      80 ↑135%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑8%
      8 ↑14%
      Burglary
      25 ↑14%
      27 ↑145%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↓29%
      69 ↑103%
      Drugs
      24 ↑71%
      85 ↑554%
      Public Order
      49 ↓8%
      134 ↑173%
      Robbery
      5 ↑67%
      7 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      34 ↑13%
      119 ↑467%
      Theft from Person
      1
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      9 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓45%
      13 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lymm is the safer choice — scoring 41/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lymm safer than Newton?

      Lymm has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 494 crimes in the last 12 months. Newton has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,164 crimes. Lymm scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lymm vs Newton?

      Lymm shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.5% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Lymm and Newton?

      In Lymm, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (182 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 Lymm and Newton?

      Lymm recorded 71 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 Lymm vs Newton?

      Violent crime in Lymm totalled 182 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 Lymm and Newton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lymm recorded 512 crimes (now 494, a change of -3.5%). Newton recorded 464 crimes previously (now 1,164, +150.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lymm 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. Lymm has a resolution rate of 16.1% and Newton has 30.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lymm and Newton?

      Lymm 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 Lymm 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 Lymm or Newton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lymm and Newton. 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.