Newcomen vs West Dyke

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Newcomen Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      18/100
      West Dyke Cleveland Police

      Newcomen vs West Dyke Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Newcomen
      Cleveland Police
      987 crimes / 12m
      ↑165.3% trend
      36.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      18/100
      High Crime
      West Dyke
      Cleveland Police
      737 crimes / 12m
      ↑44% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newcomen
      B West Dyke
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      18/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      987
      737
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      372
      512
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑165.3%
      ↑44%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.3%
      28.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newcomen
      B West Dyke
      Violent Crime
      398 ↑176%
      235 ↑64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      175 ↑143%
      168 ↑41%
      Other Theft
      31 ↑210%
      43 ↑26%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↑53%
      17 ↓47%
      Burglary
      42 ↑40%
      20 ↓31%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      110 ↑307%
      72 ↑31%
      Drugs
      27 ↑200%
      20 ↑150%
      Public Order
      64 ↑88%
      55 ↑34%
      Robbery
      2
      8 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      43 ↑4200%
      54 ↑135%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓14%
      6 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑500%
      8 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      56 ↑180%
      29 ↑263%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Dyke is the safer choice — scoring 18/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newcomen safer than West Dyke?

      Newcomen has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 987 crimes in the last 12 months. West Dyke has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 737 crimes. West Dyke scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newcomen vs West Dyke?

      Newcomen shows a year-on-year crime trend of +165.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Dyke shows +44% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newcomen and West Dyke?

      In Newcomen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (398 incidents). In West Dyke, it is Violent Crime (235 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newcomen and West Dyke?

      Newcomen recorded 175 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Dyke recorded 168. 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 Newcomen vs West Dyke?

      Violent crime in Newcomen totalled 398 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 235 in West Dyke. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newcomen and West Dyke in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newcomen recorded 372 crimes (now 987, a change of +165.3%). West Dyke recorded 512 crimes previously (now 737, +44%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newcomen and West Dyke?

      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. Newcomen has a resolution rate of 36.3% and West Dyke has 28.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newcomen and West Dyke?

      Newcomen falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. West Dyke is covered by Cleveland Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Newcomen and West Dyke?

      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 Newcomen or West Dyke on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newcomen and West Dyke. 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.