Newtownabbey vs Rhosneigr

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Newtownabbey Police Service of Northern Ireland
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Rhosneigr North Wales Police

      Newtownabbey vs Rhosneigr Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Newtownabbey
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      2,530 crimes / 12m
      ↓50.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Rhosneigr
      North Wales Police
      43 crimes / 12m
      ↓41.1% trend
      10% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newtownabbey
      B Rhosneigr
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,530
      43
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,136
      73
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓50.7%
      ↓41.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newtownabbey
      B Rhosneigr
      Violent Crime
      788 ↓53%
      9 ↓70%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      884 ↓46%
      15 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      124 ↓59%
      9 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓59%
      0
      Burglary
      33 ↓63%
      1 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      284 ↓50%
      8 ↓11%
      Drugs
      158 ↓38%
      0
      Public Order
      5 ↓69%
      1 ↓86%
      Robbery
      6 ↑20%
      0
      Shoplifting
      137 ↓62%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓60%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↓49%
      0
      Other Crime
      59 ↓46%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Rhosneigr is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newtownabbey safer than Rhosneigr?

      Newtownabbey has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,530 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhosneigr has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 43 crimes. Rhosneigr scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newtownabbey vs Rhosneigr?

      Newtownabbey shows a year-on-year crime trend of -50.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rhosneigr shows -41.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newtownabbey and Rhosneigr?

      In Newtownabbey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (884 incidents). In Rhosneigr, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (15 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newtownabbey and Rhosneigr?

      Newtownabbey recorded 884 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhosneigr recorded 15. 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 Newtownabbey vs Rhosneigr?

      Violent crime in Newtownabbey totalled 788 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 9 in Rhosneigr. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newtownabbey and Rhosneigr in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newtownabbey recorded 5,136 crimes (now 2,530, a change of -50.7%). Rhosneigr recorded 73 crimes previously (now 43, -41.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newtownabbey and Rhosneigr?

      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. Newtownabbey has a resolution rate of 0% and Rhosneigr has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newtownabbey and Rhosneigr?

      Newtownabbey falls within the Police Service of Northern Ireland boundary. Rhosneigr 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 Newtownabbey and Rhosneigr?

      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 Newtownabbey or Rhosneigr on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newtownabbey and Rhosneigr. 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.