Heswall vs Newton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Heswall vs Newton 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 Heswall safer than Newton?
Heswall has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) and recorded 436 crimes in the last 12 months. Newton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 984 crimes. Heswall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Heswall vs Newton?
Heswall shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Newton shows -5.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Heswall and Newton?
In Heswall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (177 incidents). In Newton, it is Violent Crime (470 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heswall and Newton?
Heswall recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newton recorded 103. 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 Heswall vs Newton?
Violent crime in Heswall totalled 177 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 470 in Newton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Heswall and Newton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heswall recorded 447 crimes (now 436, a change of -2.5%). Newton recorded 1,043 crimes previously (now 984, -5.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heswall and Newton?
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. Heswall has a resolution rate of 15.9% and Newton has 26%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Heswall and Newton?
Heswall falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Newton is covered by Merseyside Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Heswall and Newton?
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 Heswall or Newton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heswall and Newton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.