Limavady vs Newry

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Limavady Police Service of Northern Ireland
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Newry Police Service of Northern Ireland

      Limavady vs Newry Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Limavady
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      2,434 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Newry
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      4,995 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Limavady
      B Newry
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,434
      4,995
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,457
      5,237
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.9%
      ↓4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Limavady
      B Newry
      Violent Crime
      867 ↓1%
      1,434 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      760 ↓9%
      1,744 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      113 ↓3%
      230 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↑31%
      105 ↓5%
      Burglary
      32 ↓40%
      144 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      231 ↓7%
      505 ↓12%
      Drugs
      115 ↑15%
      268 ↑29%
      Public Order
      13 ↓41%
      38 ↑12%
      Robbery
      2 ↓50%
      10 ↓41%
      Shoplifting
      161 ↑96%
      333 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      8 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓57%
      6 ↓45%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑54%
      43 ↑48%
      Other Crime
      72 ↑3%
      127 ↑21%
      Overall Verdict
      B Newry is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 5/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Limavady safer than Newry?

      Limavady has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,434 crimes in the last 12 months. Newry has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 4,995 crimes. Newry scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Limavady vs Newry?

      Limavady shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Newry shows -4.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Limavady and Newry?

      In Limavady, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (867 incidents). In Newry, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,744 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Limavady and Newry?

      Limavady recorded 760 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newry recorded 1,744. 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 Limavady vs Newry?

      Violent crime in Limavady totalled 867 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,434 in Newry. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Limavady and Newry in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Limavady recorded 2,457 crimes (now 2,434, a change of -0.9%). Newry recorded 5,237 crimes previously (now 4,995, -4.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Limavady and Newry?

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

      Which police force covers Limavady and Newry?

      Limavady falls within the Police Service of Northern Ireland boundary. Newry 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 Limavady and Newry?

      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 Limavady or Newry on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Limavady and Newry. 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.