New Brighton vs Queensferry

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    New Brighton North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Queensferry North Wales Police

      New Brighton vs Queensferry Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      New Brighton
      North Wales Police
      178 crimes / 12m
      ↑43.6% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Queensferry
      North Wales Police
      240 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.4% trend
      26.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A New Brighton
      B Queensferry
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      178
      240
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      124
      274
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑43.6%
      ↓12.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      26.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A New Brighton
      B Queensferry
      Violent Crime
      102 ↑76%
      74 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↓6%
      69 ↑41%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓8%
      14 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      3
      7 ↓36%
      Burglary
      3 ↓25%
      10 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↑144%
      17 ↓26%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      9 ↓25%
      23 ↓56%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓14%
      15 ↑7%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Queensferry is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 62/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is New Brighton safer than Queensferry?

      New Brighton has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 178 crimes in the last 12 months. Queensferry has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 240 crimes. Queensferry scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in New Brighton vs Queensferry?

      New Brighton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +43.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Queensferry shows -12.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In New Brighton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (102 incidents). In Queensferry, it is Violent Crime (74 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      New Brighton recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Queensferry recorded 69. 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 Queensferry?

      Violent crime in New Brighton totalled 102 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 74 in Queensferry. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in New Brighton and Queensferry 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%). Queensferry recorded 274 crimes previously (now 240, -12.4%).

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

      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 Queensferry has 26.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers New Brighton and Queensferry?

      New Brighton falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Queensferry 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 Queensferry?

      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 Queensferry on a crime map?

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