Newport vs Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Newport vs Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor 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 Newport safer than Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor?
Newport has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,051 crimes in the last 12 months. Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,544 crimes. Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Newport vs Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor?
Newport shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor shows -5.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Newport and Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor?
In Newport, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (457 incidents). In Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor, it is Violent Crime (968 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newport and Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor?
Newport recorded 197 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor recorded 481. 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 Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor?
Violent crime in Newport totalled 457 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 968 in Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Newport and Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor 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%). Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor recorded 2,681 crimes previously (now 2,544, -5.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newport and Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor?
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 Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor has 24.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Newport and Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor?
Newport falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor 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 Newport and Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor?
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 Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newport and Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.