Newport vs Airport

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Newport West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Airport Greater Manchester Police

      Newport vs Airport Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Newport
      West Mercia Police
      1,051 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.3% trend
      9.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Airport
      Greater Manchester Police
      29 crimes / 12m
      ↓44.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newport
      B Airport
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,051
      29
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      989
      52
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.3%
      ↓44.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.8%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newport
      B Airport
      Violent Crime
      457 ↑25%
      12 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      197 ↑11%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Theft
      76 ↓7%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↓11%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      38 ↓33%
      3
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      68 ↑26%
      2
      Drugs
      30 ↑100%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      77 ↑38%
      5 ↑25%
      Robbery
      6 ↑500%
      0
      Shoplifting
      33 ↓69%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓17%
      0
      Other Crime
      24 ↑14%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Airport is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newport safer than Airport?

      Newport has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,051 crimes in the last 12 months. Airport has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 29 crimes. Airport scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newport vs Airport?

      Newport shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Airport shows -44.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newport and Airport?

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

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newport and Airport?

      Newport recorded 197 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Airport 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 Newport vs Airport?

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

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newport recorded 989 crimes (now 1,051, a change of +6.3%). Airport recorded 52 crimes previously (now 29, -44.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newport and Airport?

      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. Newport has a resolution rate of 9.8% and Airport has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newport and Airport?

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

      What data is used to compare Newport and Airport?

      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 Newport or Airport on a crime map?

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

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