Hirael vs New Broughton

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

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

      Hirael vs New Broughton Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Hirael
      North Wales Police
      291 crimes / 12m
      ↑64.4% trend
      21.1% 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 Hirael
      B New Broughton
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      291
      335
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      177
      349
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑64.4%
      ↓4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.1%
      8.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hirael
      B New Broughton
      Violent Crime
      102 ↑38%
      132 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↑16%
      79 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑12%
      19 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓11%
      8 ↓11%
      Burglary
      12 ↑300%
      9 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↑106%
      42 ↓7%
      Drugs
      23 ↑475%
      7 ↑17%
      Public Order
      29 ↑222%
      21 ↑31%
      Robbery
      2
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      1
      7 ↑40%
      Theft from Person
      2
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑150%
      5 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hirael is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 54/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hirael safer than New Broughton?

      Hirael has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 291 crimes in the last 12 months. New Broughton has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 335 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hirael vs New Broughton?

      Hirael shows a year-on-year crime trend of +64.4% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Hirael and New Broughton?

      In Hirael, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (102 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 Hirael and New Broughton?

      Hirael recorded 44 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 Hirael vs New Broughton?

      Violent crime in Hirael totalled 102 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 Hirael and New Broughton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hirael recorded 177 crimes (now 291, a change of +64.4%). New Broughton recorded 349 crimes previously (now 335, -4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hirael 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. Hirael has a resolution rate of 21.1% and New Broughton has 8.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hirael and New Broughton?

      Hirael 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 Hirael 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 Hirael or New Broughton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hirael and New Broughton. 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.