Newton vs Upton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Newton Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Upton Merseyside Police

      Newton vs Upton Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Newton
      Merseyside Police
      984 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      26% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Upton
      Merseyside Police
      1,550 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      24.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newton
      B Upton
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      984
      1,550
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,043
      1,449
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.7%
      ↑7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26%
      24.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newton
      B Upton
      Violent Crime
      470 ↑5%
      627 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      103 ↑29%
      252 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      58 ↓29%
      59 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓59%
      25 ↓4%
      Burglary
      40 ↑67%
      64 ↑68%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      79 ↑1%
      158 ↑5%
      Drugs
      51 ↓15%
      62 ↑9%
      Public Order
      89 ↓7%
      169 ↓10%
      Robbery
      4 ↑0%
      5 ↓17%
      Shoplifting
      34 ↓42%
      71 ↑103%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      4 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      11 ↓8%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓51%
      40 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Newton is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newton safer than Upton?

      Newton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 984 crimes in the last 12 months. Upton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,550 crimes. Newton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newton vs Upton?

      Newton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upton shows +7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newton and Upton?

      In Newton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (470 incidents). In Upton, it is Violent Crime (627 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newton and Upton?

      Newton recorded 103 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upton recorded 252. 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 Upton?

      Violent crime in Newton totalled 470 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 627 in Upton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newton and Upton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newton recorded 1,043 crimes (now 984, a change of -5.7%). Upton recorded 1,449 crimes previously (now 1,550, +7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newton and Upton?

      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 26% and Upton has 24.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newton and Upton?

      Newton falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Upton 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 Newton and Upton?

      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 Upton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newton and Upton. 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.