Denbigh Lower vs New Broughton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Denbigh Lower North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      New Broughton North Wales Police

      Denbigh Lower vs New Broughton Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Denbigh Lower
      North Wales Police
      167 crimes / 12m
      ↓13% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      New Broughton
      North Wales Police
      335 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Denbigh Lower
      B New Broughton
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      167
      335
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      192
      349
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13%
      ↓4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      8.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Denbigh Lower
      B New Broughton
      Violent Crime
      75 ↓21%
      132 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      40 ↑25%
      79 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑25%
      19 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑0%
      8 ↓11%
      Burglary
      2 ↓33%
      9 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      7 ↓50%
      42 ↓7%
      Drugs
      5 ↑25%
      7 ↑17%
      Public Order
      7 ↓30%
      21 ↑31%
      Robbery
      1
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↑40%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑11%
      5 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      A Denbigh Lower is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 54/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Denbigh Lower safer than New Broughton?

      Denbigh Lower has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 167 crimes in the last 12 months. New Broughton has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 335 crimes. Denbigh Lower scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Denbigh Lower vs New Broughton?

      Denbigh Lower shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. New Broughton shows -4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Denbigh Lower and New Broughton?

      In Denbigh Lower, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (75 incidents). In New Broughton, it is Violent Crime (132 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Denbigh Lower and New Broughton?

      Denbigh Lower recorded 40 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while New Broughton recorded 79. 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 Denbigh Lower vs New Broughton?

      Violent crime in Denbigh Lower totalled 75 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 132 in New Broughton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Denbigh Lower and New Broughton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Denbigh Lower recorded 192 crimes (now 167, a change of -13%). New Broughton recorded 349 crimes previously (now 335, -4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denbigh Lower and New Broughton?

      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. Denbigh Lower has a resolution rate of 16.7% and New Broughton has 8.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Denbigh Lower and New Broughton?

      Denbigh Lower falls within the North Wales Police boundary. New Broughton is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Denbigh Lower and New Broughton?

      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 Denbigh Lower or New Broughton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Denbigh Lower and New Broughton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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