Newtownabbey vs Woodbourne

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Newtownabbey Police Service of Northern Ireland
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Woodbourne Police Service of Northern Ireland

      Newtownabbey vs Woodbourne Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Newtownabbey
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      5,159 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Woodbourne
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      8,156 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newtownabbey
      B Woodbourne
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,159
      8,156
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,264
      8,936
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2%
      ↓8.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newtownabbey
      B Woodbourne
      Violent Crime
      1,587 ↓10%
      2,740 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,815 ↑15%
      2,415 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      289 ↓8%
      481 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      55 ↓17%
      191 ↑1%
      Burglary
      76 ↓25%
      184 ↑22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      575 ↑7%
      857 ↓14%
      Drugs
      269 ↓7%
      585 ↑2%
      Public Order
      11 ↓61%
      80 ↑18%
      Robbery
      7 ↓22%
      39 ↑15%
      Shoplifting
      312 ↓23%
      279 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓13%
      12 ↓40%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑100%
      21 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↓7%
      91 ↑10%
      Other Crime
      106 ↓8%
      181 ↑10%
      Overall Verdict
      B Woodbourne is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 5/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newtownabbey safer than Woodbourne?

      Newtownabbey has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,159 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodbourne has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 8,156 crimes. Woodbourne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newtownabbey vs Woodbourne?

      Newtownabbey shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Woodbourne shows -8.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Newtownabbey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,815 incidents). In Woodbourne, it is Violent Crime (2,740 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Newtownabbey recorded 1,815 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woodbourne recorded 2,415. 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 Woodbourne?

      Violent crime in Newtownabbey totalled 1,587 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,740 in Woodbourne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newtownabbey recorded 5,264 crimes (now 5,159, a change of -2%). Woodbourne recorded 8,936 crimes previously (now 8,156, -8.7%).

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

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

      Which police force covers Newtownabbey and Woodbourne?

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

      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 Woodbourne on a crime map?

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