Magherafelt vs Newtownhamilton

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

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

      Magherafelt vs Newtownhamilton Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Magherafelt
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      2,148 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.1% 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
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Magherafelt
      B Newtownhamilton
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,148
      1,311
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,006
      1,248
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.1%
      ↑5.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Magherafelt
      B Newtownhamilton
      Violent Crime
      677 ↑0%
      415 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      736 ↑14%
      355 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      133 ↑10%
      63 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑69%
      48 ↑14%
      Burglary
      35 ↑40%
      69 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      223 ↑7%
      150 ↓5%
      Drugs
      156 ↑13%
      114 ↑58%
      Public Order
      12 ↑140%
      11 ↑57%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↑250%
      Shoplifting
      80 ↑11%
      11 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      2
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↓6%
      15 ↑15%
      Other Crime
      51 ↓30%
      49 ↓16%
      Overall Verdict
      B Newtownhamilton is the safer choice — scoring 4/100 vs 4/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Magherafelt safer than Newtownhamilton?

      Magherafelt has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,148 crimes in the last 12 months. Newtownhamilton has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,311 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Magherafelt vs Newtownhamilton?

      Magherafelt shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.1% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Magherafelt and Newtownhamilton?

      In Magherafelt, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (736 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 Magherafelt and Newtownhamilton?

      Magherafelt recorded 736 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 Magherafelt vs Newtownhamilton?

      Violent crime in Magherafelt totalled 677 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 Magherafelt and Newtownhamilton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Magherafelt recorded 2,006 crimes (now 2,148, a change of +7.1%). Newtownhamilton recorded 1,248 crimes previously (now 1,311, +5.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Magherafelt 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. Magherafelt 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 Magherafelt and Newtownhamilton?

      Magherafelt 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 Magherafelt 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 Magherafelt or Newtownhamilton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Magherafelt 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.