New Brighton vs Overton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
New Brighton vs Overton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
Safest Nearby Neighbourhoods
Check Also
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Brighton safer than Overton?
New Brighton has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 178 crimes in the last 12 months. Overton has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 115 crimes. Overton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in New Brighton vs Overton?
New Brighton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +43.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Overton shows +36.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in New Brighton and Overton?
In New Brighton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (102 incidents). In Overton, it is Violent Crime (54 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between New Brighton and Overton?
New Brighton recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Overton recorded 20. 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 New Brighton vs Overton?
Violent crime in New Brighton totalled 102 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 54 in Overton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in New Brighton and Overton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, New Brighton recorded 124 crimes (now 178, a change of +43.6%). Overton recorded 84 crimes previously (now 115, +36.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in New Brighton and Overton?
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. New Brighton has a resolution rate of 20% and Overton has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers New Brighton and Overton?
New Brighton falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Overton 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 New Brighton and Overton?
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 New Brighton or Overton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both New Brighton and Overton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.