Downpatrick vs Bontnewydd
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Downpatrick vs Bontnewydd Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Downpatrick safer than Bontnewydd?
Downpatrick has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,859 crimes in the last 12 months. Bontnewydd has a safety score of 98/100 (Very Safe) with 22 crimes. Bontnewydd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Downpatrick vs Bontnewydd?
Downpatrick shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bontnewydd shows -33.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Downpatrick and Bontnewydd?
In Downpatrick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,691 incidents). In Bontnewydd, it is Violent Crime (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Downpatrick and Bontnewydd?
Downpatrick recorded 1,691 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bontnewydd recorded 3. 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 Downpatrick vs Bontnewydd?
Violent crime in Downpatrick totalled 1,620 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7 in Bontnewydd. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Downpatrick and Bontnewydd in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Downpatrick recorded 4,965 crimes (now 4,859, a change of -2.1%). Bontnewydd recorded 33 crimes previously (now 22, -33.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downpatrick and Bontnewydd?
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. Downpatrick has a resolution rate of 0% and Bontnewydd has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Downpatrick and Bontnewydd?
Downpatrick falls within the Police Service of Northern Ireland boundary. Bontnewydd 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 Downpatrick and Bontnewydd?
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 Downpatrick or Bontnewydd on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Downpatrick and Bontnewydd. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.