Ashington vs Halton with Aughton & Kellet

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Ashington Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Halton with Aughton & Kellet Lancashire Constabulary

      Ashington vs Halton with Aughton & Kellet Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Ashington
      Northumbria Police
      5,104 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.9% trend
      26% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Halton with Aughton & Kellet
      Lancashire Constabulary
      6 crimes / 12m
      ↓25% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ashington
      B Halton with Aughton & Kellet
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,104
      6
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,144
      8
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.9%
      ↓25%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ashington
      B Halton with Aughton & Kellet
      Violent Crime
      1,698 ↓11%
      1
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      915 ↓25%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      244 ↓12%
      1 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      210 ↑1%
      0
      Burglary
      193 ↓10%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      558 ↓8%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      138 ↑9%
      0
      Public Order
      391 ↑2%
      0
      Robbery
      40 ↓2%
      0
      Shoplifting
      435 ↓50%
      0
      Theft from Person
      14 ↑8%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      38 ↑19%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      48 ↓20%
      0
      Other Crime
      182 ↑4%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Halton with Aughton & Kellet is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ashington safer than Halton with Aughton & Kellet?

      Ashington has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,104 crimes in the last 12 months. Halton with Aughton & Kellet has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 6 crimes. Halton with Aughton & Kellet scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ashington vs Halton with Aughton & Kellet?

      Ashington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Halton with Aughton & Kellet shows -25% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ashington and Halton with Aughton & Kellet?

      In Ashington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,698 incidents). In Halton with Aughton & Kellet, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashington and Halton with Aughton & Kellet?

      Ashington recorded 915 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Halton with Aughton & Kellet recorded 3. 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 Ashington vs Halton with Aughton & Kellet?

      Violent crime in Ashington totalled 1,698 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1 in Halton with Aughton & Kellet. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ashington and Halton with Aughton & Kellet in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ashington recorded 6,144 crimes (now 5,104, a change of -16.9%). Halton with Aughton & Kellet recorded 8 crimes previously (now 6, -25%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashington and Halton with Aughton & Kellet?

      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. Ashington has a resolution rate of 26% and Halton with Aughton & Kellet has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ashington and Halton with Aughton & Kellet?

      Ashington falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Halton with Aughton & Kellet 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 Ashington and Halton with Aughton & Kellet?

      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 Ashington or Halton with Aughton & Kellet on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashington and Halton with Aughton & Kellet. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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