Crossmaglen vs Newtownards

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    82/100
    Crossmaglen Police Service of Northern Ireland
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Newtownards Police Service of Northern Ireland

      Crossmaglen vs Newtownards Results

      A
      82/100
      Safe
      Crossmaglen
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      98 crimes / 12m
      ↓40.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Newtownards
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      5,617 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crossmaglen
      B Newtownards
      Safety Score
      82/100 Safe
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      98
      5,617
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      164
      8,623
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓40.2%
      ↓34.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crossmaglen
      B Newtownards
      Violent Crime
      30 ↓48%
      1,964 ↓32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↓19%
      2,043 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓50%
      265 ↓39%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓14%
      46 ↓48%
      Burglary
      4 ↓33%
      85 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↓74%
      533 ↓38%
      Drugs
      13 ↓7%
      196 ↓41%
      Public Order
      0
      33 ↓59%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↓58%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓67%
      255 ↓48%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↓71%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      8 ↓56%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      41 ↓27%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓8%
      141 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      A Crossmaglen is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crossmaglen safer than Newtownards?

      Crossmaglen has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) and recorded 98 crimes in the last 12 months. Newtownards has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,617 crimes. Crossmaglen scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crossmaglen vs Newtownards?

      Crossmaglen shows a year-on-year crime trend of -40.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Newtownards shows -34.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crossmaglen and Newtownards?

      In Crossmaglen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (30 incidents). In Newtownards, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,043 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crossmaglen and Newtownards?

      Crossmaglen recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newtownards recorded 2,043. 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 Crossmaglen vs Newtownards?

      Violent crime in Crossmaglen totalled 30 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,964 in Newtownards. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crossmaglen and Newtownards in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crossmaglen recorded 164 crimes (now 98, a change of -40.2%). Newtownards recorded 8,623 crimes previously (now 5,617, -34.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crossmaglen and Newtownards?

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

      Which police force covers Crossmaglen and Newtownards?

      Crossmaglen falls within the Police Service of Northern Ireland boundary. Newtownards 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 Crossmaglen and Newtownards?

      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 Crossmaglen or Newtownards on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crossmaglen and Newtownards. 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.