Heron vs Newtown
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Heron 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 Heron safer than Newtown?
Heron has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,093 crimes in the last 12 months. Newtown has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,261 crimes. Heron scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Heron vs Newtown?
Heron shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.4% — 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 Heron and Newtown?
In Heron, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (708 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 Heron and Newtown?
Heron recorded 430 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 Heron vs Newtown?
Violent crime in Heron totalled 708 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 Heron and Newtown in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heron recorded 1,783 crimes (now 2,093, a change of +17.4%). Newtown recorded 518 crimes previously (now 1,261, +143.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heron 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. Heron has a resolution rate of 25.6% and Newtown has 33.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Heron and Newtown?
Heron 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 Heron 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 Heron or Newtown on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heron and Newtown. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.