Newtownards vs Mechell
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Newtownards vs Mechell Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newtownards safer than Mechell?
Newtownards has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,587 crimes in the last 12 months. Mechell has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 51 crimes. Mechell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Newtownards vs Mechell?
Newtownards shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Mechell shows -3.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Newtownards and Mechell?
In Newtownards, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,142 incidents). In Mechell, it is Violent Crime (19 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newtownards and Mechell?
Newtownards recorded 3,142 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mechell recorded 10. 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 Newtownards vs Mechell?
Violent crime in Newtownards totalled 2,959 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 19 in Mechell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Newtownards and Mechell in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newtownards recorded 8,580 crimes (now 8,587, a change of +0.1%). Mechell recorded 53 crimes previously (now 51, -3.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newtownards and Mechell?
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. Newtownards has a resolution rate of 0% and Mechell has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Newtownards and Mechell?
Newtownards falls within the Police Service of Northern Ireland boundary. Mechell 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 Newtownards and Mechell?
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 Newtownards or Mechell on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newtownards and Mechell. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.