Gorrell vs Newtown
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Gorrell vs Newtown 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 Gorrell safer than Newtown?
Gorrell has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,587 crimes in the last 12 months. Newtown has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,261 crimes. Gorrell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Gorrell vs Newtown?
Gorrell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +40.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newtown shows +143.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Gorrell and Newtown?
In Gorrell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (537 incidents). In Newtown, it is Violent Crime (473 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gorrell and Newtown?
Gorrell recorded 247 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newtown recorded 196. 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 Gorrell vs Newtown?
Violent crime in Gorrell totalled 420 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 473 in Newtown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Gorrell and Newtown in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gorrell recorded 1,127 crimes (now 1,587, a change of +40.8%). Newtown recorded 518 crimes previously (now 1,261, +143.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gorrell and Newtown?
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. Gorrell has a resolution rate of 45.8% and Newtown has 33.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Gorrell and Newtown?
Gorrell falls within the Kent Police boundary. Newtown is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Gorrell and Newtown?
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 Gorrell or Newtown on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gorrell and Newtown. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.