Newport vs Woodside and Madeley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Newport West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Woodside and Madeley West Mercia Police

      Newport vs Woodside and Madeley 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Woodside and Madeley
      West Mercia Police
      1,743 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      12.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newport
      B Woodside and Madeley
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,051
      1,743
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      989
      1,807
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.3%
      ↓3.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.8%
      12.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newport
      B Woodside and Madeley
      Violent Crime
      457 ↑25%
      732 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      197 ↑11%
      349 ↑31%
      Other Theft
      76 ↓7%
      93 ↑21%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↓11%
      27 ↓25%
      Burglary
      38 ↓33%
      27 ↓48%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      68 ↑26%
      123 ↓30%
      Drugs
      30 ↑100%
      55 ↑0%
      Public Order
      77 ↑38%
      115 ↓32%
      Robbery
      6 ↑500%
      17 ↑70%
      Shoplifting
      33 ↓69%
      117 ↓28%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓33%
      11 ↑83%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      8 ↑167%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓17%
      33 ↑27%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑14%
      36 ↑3%
      Overall Verdict
      B Woodside and Madeley is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newport safer than Woodside and Madeley?

      Newport has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,051 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodside and Madeley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,743 crimes. Woodside and Madeley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newport vs Woodside and Madeley?

      Newport shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Woodside and Madeley shows -3.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newport and Woodside and Madeley?

      In Newport, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (457 incidents). In Woodside and Madeley, it is Violent Crime (732 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newport and Woodside and Madeley?

      Newport recorded 197 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woodside and Madeley recorded 349. 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 Woodside and Madeley?

      Violent crime in Newport totalled 457 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 732 in Woodside and Madeley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newport and Woodside and Madeley 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%). Woodside and Madeley recorded 1,807 crimes previously (now 1,743, -3.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newport and Woodside and Madeley?

      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 Woodside and Madeley has 12.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newport and Woodside and Madeley?

      Newport falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Woodside and Madeley 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 Woodside and Madeley?

      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 Woodside and Madeley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newport and Woodside and Madeley. 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.