Newtown vs Rural West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Newtown vs Rural West 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 Newtown safer than Rural West?
Newtown has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,239 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural West has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 307 crimes. Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Newtown vs Rural West?
Newtown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +113.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rural West shows -12% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Newtown and Rural West?
In Newtown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (748 incidents). In Rural West, it is Violent Crime (82 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newtown and Rural West?
Newtown recorded 377 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural West recorded 81. 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 Newtown vs Rural West?
Violent crime in Newtown totalled 748 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 82 in Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Newtown and Rural West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newtown recorded 1,050 crimes (now 2,239, a change of +113.2%). Rural West recorded 349 crimes previously (now 307, -12%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newtown and Rural West?
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. Newtown has a resolution rate of 31.6% and Rural West has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Newtown and Rural West?
Newtown falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Rural West is covered by Cleveland Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Newtown and Rural West?
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 Newtown or Rural West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newtown and Rural West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.