Armagh vs Newtownabbey

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Armagh Police Service of Northern Ireland
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Newtownabbey Police Service of Northern Ireland

      Armagh vs Newtownabbey Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Armagh
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      3,481 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Newtownabbey
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      5,159 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Armagh
      B Newtownabbey
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,481
      5,159
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,547
      5,264
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.9%
      ↓2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Armagh
      B Newtownabbey
      Violent Crime
      977 ↓9%
      1,587 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,268 ↑1%
      1,815 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      180 ↑15%
      289 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      56 ↓13%
      55 ↓17%
      Burglary
      102 ↓11%
      76 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      339 ↓14%
      575 ↑7%
      Drugs
      142 ↑11%
      269 ↓7%
      Public Order
      30 ↑15%
      11 ↓61%
      Robbery
      9 ↑350%
      7 ↓22%
      Shoplifting
      231 ↑23%
      312 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑67%
      7 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑0%
      8 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↑19%
      42 ↓7%
      Other Crime
      104 ↓4%
      106 ↓8%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Armagh safer than Newtownabbey?

      Armagh has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,481 crimes in the last 12 months. Newtownabbey has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 5,159 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Armagh vs Newtownabbey?

      Armagh shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Newtownabbey shows -2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Armagh and Newtownabbey?

      In Armagh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,268 incidents). In Newtownabbey, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,815 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Armagh and Newtownabbey?

      Armagh recorded 1,268 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newtownabbey recorded 1,815. 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 Armagh vs Newtownabbey?

      Violent crime in Armagh totalled 977 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,587 in Newtownabbey. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Armagh and Newtownabbey in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Armagh recorded 3,547 crimes (now 3,481, a change of -1.9%). Newtownabbey recorded 5,264 crimes previously (now 5,159, -2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Armagh and Newtownabbey?

      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. Armagh has a resolution rate of 0% and Newtownabbey has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Armagh and Newtownabbey?

      Armagh falls within the Police Service of Northern Ireland boundary. Newtownabbey is covered by Police Service of Northern Ireland. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Armagh and Newtownabbey?

      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 Armagh or Newtownabbey on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Armagh and Newtownabbey. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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