Ashington vs Westerhope and Newburn
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ashington vs Westerhope and Newburn 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 Ashington safer than Westerhope and Newburn?
Ashington has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,104 crimes in the last 12 months. Westerhope and Newburn has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 5,206 crimes. Ashington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ashington vs Westerhope and Newburn?
Ashington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Westerhope and Newburn shows -10.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ashington and Westerhope and Newburn?
In Ashington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,698 incidents). In Westerhope and Newburn, it is Violent Crime (1,712 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashington and Westerhope and Newburn?
Ashington recorded 915 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westerhope and Newburn recorded 1,100. 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 Westerhope and Newburn?
Violent crime in Ashington totalled 1,698 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,712 in Westerhope and Newburn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ashington and Westerhope and Newburn 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%). Westerhope and Newburn recorded 5,828 crimes previously (now 5,206, -10.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashington and Westerhope and Newburn?
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 Westerhope and Newburn has 22.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ashington and Westerhope and Newburn?
Ashington falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Westerhope and Newburn is covered by Northumbria Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Ashington and Westerhope and Newburn?
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 Westerhope and Newburn on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashington and Westerhope and Newburn. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.