Newton vs Leigh West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Newton vs Leigh West 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 Newton safer than Leigh West?
Newton has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 926 crimes in the last 12 months. Leigh West has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 1 crimes. Leigh West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Newton vs Leigh West?
Newton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Leigh West shows -50% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Newton and Leigh West?
In Newton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (445 incidents). In Leigh West, it is Violent Crime (1 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newton and Leigh West?
Newton recorded 89 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leigh West recorded 0. 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 Newton vs Leigh West?
Violent crime in Newton totalled 445 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1 in Leigh West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Newton and Leigh West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newton recorded 1,056 crimes (now 926, a change of -12.3%). Leigh West recorded 2 crimes previously (now 1, -50%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newton and Leigh West?
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. Newton has a resolution rate of 21.4% and Leigh West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Newton and Leigh West?
Newton falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Leigh West is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Newton and Leigh West?
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 Newton or Leigh West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newton and Leigh West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.