Hermitage vs New Brighton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Hermitage North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      62/100
      New Brighton North Wales Police

      Hermitage vs New Brighton Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Hermitage
      North Wales Police
      261 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.1% trend
      19% resolved
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      VS
      B
      62/100
      Average
      New Brighton
      North Wales Police
      178 crimes / 12m
      ↑43.6% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hermitage
      B New Brighton
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      261
      178
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      264
      124
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.1%
      ↑43.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hermitage
      B New Brighton
      Violent Crime
      121 ↑12%
      102 ↑76%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↓24%
      16 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑33%
      11 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑43%
      3
      Burglary
      4 ↓56%
      3 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓25%
      22 ↑144%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      15 ↑7%
      9 ↓25%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑100%
      6 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑20%
      3 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B New Brighton is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 61/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hermitage safer than New Brighton?

      Hermitage has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 261 crimes in the last 12 months. New Brighton has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 178 crimes. New Brighton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hermitage vs New Brighton?

      Hermitage shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. New Brighton shows +43.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hermitage and New Brighton?

      In Hermitage, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (121 incidents). In New Brighton, it is Violent Crime (102 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hermitage and New Brighton?

      Hermitage recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while New Brighton recorded 16. 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 Hermitage vs New Brighton?

      Violent crime in Hermitage totalled 121 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 102 in New Brighton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hermitage and New Brighton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hermitage recorded 264 crimes (now 261, a change of -1.1%). New Brighton recorded 124 crimes previously (now 178, +43.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hermitage and New Brighton?

      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. Hermitage has a resolution rate of 19% and New Brighton has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hermitage and New Brighton?

      Hermitage falls within the North Wales Police boundary. New Brighton 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 Hermitage and New Brighton?

      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 Hermitage or New Brighton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hermitage and New Brighton. 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.