New Broughton vs Smithfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    New Broughton North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Smithfield North Wales Police

      New Broughton vs Smithfield Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      New Broughton
      North Wales Police
      335 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Smithfield
      North Wales Police
      982 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.6% trend
      10.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A New Broughton
      B Smithfield
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      335
      982
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      349
      1,040
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4%
      ↓5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.3%
      10.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A New Broughton
      B Smithfield
      Violent Crime
      132 ↓5%
      268 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      79 ↓7%
      133 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑0%
      45 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓11%
      14 ↑0%
      Burglary
      9 ↓25%
      26 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↓7%
      72 ↓18%
      Drugs
      7 ↑17%
      17 ↑6%
      Public Order
      21 ↑31%
      71 ↓1%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      2 ↓78%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑40%
      311 ↑39%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      8 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓38%
      10 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is New Broughton safer than Smithfield?

      New Broughton has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 335 crimes in the last 12 months. Smithfield has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 982 crimes. New Broughton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in New Broughton vs Smithfield?

      New Broughton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Smithfield shows -5.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In New Broughton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (132 incidents). In Smithfield, it is Shoplifting (311 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      New Broughton recorded 79 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Smithfield recorded 133. 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 Broughton vs Smithfield?

      Violent crime in New Broughton totalled 132 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 268 in Smithfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, New Broughton recorded 349 crimes (now 335, a change of -4%). Smithfield recorded 1,040 crimes previously (now 982, -5.6%).

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

      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 Broughton has a resolution rate of 8.3% and Smithfield has 10.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers New Broughton and Smithfield?

      New Broughton falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Smithfield 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 Broughton and Smithfield?

      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 Broughton or Smithfield on a crime map?

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