Newtown vs Wheatlands
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Newtown vs Wheatlands 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 Newtown safer than Wheatlands?
Newtown has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,239 crimes in the last 12 months. Wheatlands has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 380 crimes. Wheatlands scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Newtown vs Wheatlands?
Newtown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +113.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wheatlands shows +75.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Newtown and Wheatlands?
In Newtown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (748 incidents). In Wheatlands, it is Violent Crime (114 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newtown and Wheatlands?
Newtown recorded 377 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wheatlands recorded 81. 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 Newtown vs Wheatlands?
Violent crime in Newtown totalled 748 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 114 in Wheatlands. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Newtown and Wheatlands in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newtown recorded 1,050 crimes (now 2,239, a change of +113.2%). Wheatlands recorded 216 crimes previously (now 380, +75.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newtown and Wheatlands?
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. Newtown has a resolution rate of 31.6% and Wheatlands has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Newtown and Wheatlands?
Newtown falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Wheatlands 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 Newtown and Wheatlands?
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 Newtown or Wheatlands on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newtown and Wheatlands. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.