Martley and Tenbury vs Newport

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Martley and Tenbury West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Newport West Mercia Police

      Martley and Tenbury vs Newport Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Martley and Tenbury
      West Mercia Police
      728 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.3% trend
      12.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Newport
      West Mercia Police
      1,051 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.3% trend
      9.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Martley and Tenbury
      B Newport
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      728
      1,051
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      672
      989
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.3%
      ↑6.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.3%
      9.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Martley and Tenbury
      B Newport
      Violent Crime
      266 ↓3%
      457 ↑25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      111 ↑19%
      197 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      67 ↑56%
      76 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓12%
      34 ↓11%
      Burglary
      104 ↑117%
      38 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↓25%
      68 ↑26%
      Drugs
      11 ↑57%
      30 ↑100%
      Public Order
      37 ↓20%
      77 ↑38%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      6 ↑500%
      Shoplifting
      18 ↑38%
      33 ↓69%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓14%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓43%
      24 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Martley and Tenbury is the safer choice — scoring 13/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Martley and Tenbury safer than Newport?

      Martley and Tenbury has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 728 crimes in the last 12 months. Newport has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,051 crimes. Martley and Tenbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Martley and Tenbury vs Newport?

      Martley and Tenbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newport shows +6.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Martley and Tenbury and Newport?

      In Martley and Tenbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (266 incidents). In Newport, it is Violent Crime (457 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Martley and Tenbury and Newport?

      Martley and Tenbury recorded 111 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newport recorded 197. 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 Martley and Tenbury vs Newport?

      Violent crime in Martley and Tenbury totalled 266 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 457 in Newport. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Martley and Tenbury and Newport in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Martley and Tenbury recorded 672 crimes (now 728, a change of +8.3%). Newport recorded 989 crimes previously (now 1,051, +6.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Martley and Tenbury and Newport?

      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. Martley and Tenbury has a resolution rate of 12.3% and Newport has 9.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Martley and Tenbury and Newport?

      Martley and Tenbury falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Newport is covered by West Mercia Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Martley and Tenbury and Newport?

      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 Martley and Tenbury or Newport on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Martley and Tenbury and Newport. 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.