Magherafelt vs Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Magherafelt Police Service of Northern Ireland
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      91/100
      Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury Lancashire Constabulary

      Magherafelt vs Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Magherafelt
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      1,463 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.6% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      91/100
      Very Safe
      Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury
      Lancashire Constabulary
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.6% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Magherafelt
      B Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      91/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,463
      88
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,021
      73
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27.6%
      ↑20.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Magherafelt
      B Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury
      Violent Crime
      477 ↓25%
      33 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      497 ↓28%
      24 ↑200%
      Other Theft
      97 ↓13%
      4 ↓56%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓57%
      9 ↑50%
      Burglary
      26 ↓7%
      3 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      140 ↓34%
      4 ↓20%
      Drugs
      106 ↓26%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      9 ↑29%
      4 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      52 ↓38%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓33%
      0
      Other Crime
      36 ↓40%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Magherafelt safer than Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury?

      Magherafelt has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,463 crimes in the last 12 months. Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 88 crimes. Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Magherafelt vs Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury?

      Magherafelt shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury shows +20.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Magherafelt and Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury?

      In Magherafelt, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (497 incidents). In Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury, it is Violent Crime (33 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Magherafelt and Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury?

      Magherafelt recorded 497 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury recorded 24. 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 Magherafelt vs Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury?

      Violent crime in Magherafelt totalled 477 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 33 in Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Magherafelt and Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Magherafelt recorded 2,021 crimes (now 1,463, a change of -27.6%). Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury recorded 73 crimes previously (now 88, +20.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Magherafelt and Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury?

      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. Magherafelt has a resolution rate of 0% and Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Magherafelt and Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury?

      Magherafelt falls within the Police Service of Northern Ireland boundary. Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Magherafelt and Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury?

      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 Magherafelt or Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Magherafelt and Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury. 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.