Downpatrick vs Newtownhamilton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Downpatrick Police Service of Northern Ireland
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Newtownhamilton Police Service of Northern Ireland

      Downpatrick vs Newtownhamilton Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Downpatrick
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      4,859 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Newtownhamilton
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      1,311 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Downpatrick
      B Newtownhamilton
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,859
      1,311
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,965
      1,248
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.1%
      ↑5.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downpatrick
      B Newtownhamilton
      Violent Crime
      1,620 ↓6%
      415 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,691 ↑2%
      355 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      241 ↓11%
      63 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      53 ↓16%
      48 ↑14%
      Burglary
      95 ↓20%
      69 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      523 ↑4%
      150 ↓5%
      Drugs
      278 ↑18%
      114 ↑58%
      Public Order
      37 ↓12%
      11 ↑57%
      Robbery
      8 ↓33%
      7 ↑250%
      Shoplifting
      166 ↓7%
      11 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑60%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      39 ↓5%
      15 ↑15%
      Other Crime
      98 ↓19%
      49 ↓16%
      Overall Verdict
      A Downpatrick is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 4/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Downpatrick safer than Newtownhamilton?

      Downpatrick has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,859 crimes in the last 12 months. Newtownhamilton has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,311 crimes. Downpatrick scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Downpatrick vs Newtownhamilton?

      Downpatrick shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Newtownhamilton shows +5.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Downpatrick and Newtownhamilton?

      In Downpatrick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,691 incidents). In Newtownhamilton, it is Violent Crime (415 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Downpatrick and Newtownhamilton?

      Downpatrick recorded 1,691 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newtownhamilton recorded 355. 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 Newtownhamilton?

      Violent crime in Downpatrick totalled 1,620 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 415 in Newtownhamilton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Downpatrick and Newtownhamilton 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%). Newtownhamilton recorded 1,248 crimes previously (now 1,311, +5.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downpatrick and Newtownhamilton?

      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 Newtownhamilton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Downpatrick and Newtownhamilton?

      Downpatrick falls within the Police Service of Northern Ireland boundary. Newtownhamilton 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 Downpatrick and Newtownhamilton?

      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 Newtownhamilton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Downpatrick and Newtownhamilton. 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.