Newtown vs Fence & Higham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Newtown Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Fence & Higham Lancashire Constabulary

      Newtown vs Fence & Higham Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Newtown
      Cleveland Police
      3,303 crimes / 12m
      ↑218.8% trend
      33.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Fence & Higham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      109 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newtown
      B Fence & Higham
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,303
      109
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,036
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑218.8%
      ↑17.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.6%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newtown
      B Fence & Higham
      Violent Crime
      1,101 ↑213%
      35 ↑46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      527 ↑193%
      24 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      173 ↑193%
      5 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      199 ↑323%
      5 ↓38%
      Burglary
      152 ↑253%
      15 ↑88%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      330 ↑168%
      10 ↑0%
      Drugs
      172 ↑77%
      6
      Public Order
      216 ↑266%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      82 ↑645%
      0
      Shoplifting
      165 ↑535%
      0
      Theft from Person
      15 ↑1400%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      24 ↑1100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      54 ↑350%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      93 ↑288%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Fence & Higham is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newtown safer than Fence & Higham?

      Newtown has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,303 crimes in the last 12 months. Fence & Higham has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 109 crimes. Fence & Higham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newtown vs Fence & Higham?

      Newtown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +218.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Fence & Higham shows +17.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newtown and Fence & Higham?

      In Newtown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,101 incidents). In Fence & Higham, it is Violent Crime (35 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newtown and Fence & Higham?

      Newtown recorded 527 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fence & Higham recorded 24. 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 Fence & Higham?

      Violent crime in Newtown totalled 1,101 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 35 in Fence & Higham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newtown and Fence & Higham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newtown recorded 1,036 crimes (now 3,303, a change of +218.8%). Fence & Higham recorded 93 crimes previously (now 109, +17.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newtown and Fence & Higham?

      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 33.6% and Fence & Higham has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newtown and Fence & Higham?

      Newtown falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Fence & Higham is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Newtown and Fence & Higham?

      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 Fence & Higham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newtown and Fence & Higham. 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.