North Wales Police

Is Northop Safe?

Crime statistics for Northop. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 71 crimes
80 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

71 Crimes (last 12 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓12.4% vs Previous 12 Months
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Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 71 total crimes recorded in Northop

Violent Crime
32 45.1%
Anti-Social Behaviour
13 18.3%
Other Theft
7 9.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
6 8.5%
Other Crime
5 7%
Public Order
5 7%
Burglary
1 1.4%
Vehicle Crime
1 1.4%
Drugs
1 1.4%
Shoplifting
0 0%
Bicycle Theft
0 0%
Theft from Person
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Northop — last 12 months

Explore by Month

View detailed crime data for each month in Northop

January 2026 5 crimes December 2025 1 crimes November 2025 9 crimes October 2025 9 crimes September 2025 8 crimes August 2025 7 crimes July 2025 9 crimes June 2025 7 crimes May 2025 5 crimes April 2025 3 crimes March 2025 2 crimes February 2025 6 crimes
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Safest Areas Near Northop

Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Northop by safety score

89/100
Eglwysbach North Wales Police
43.9 km away
Very Safe
90/100
Winstanley Greater Manchester Police
46.2 km away
Very Safe
89/100
Cadishead Greater Manchester Police
52.1 km away
Very Safe

Compare Northop With Nearby Areas

Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods

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89 Eglwysbach
43.9 km away · North Wales Police
80 Northop
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90 Winstanley
46.2 km away · Greater Manchester Police
80 Northop
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89 Cadishead
52.1 km away · Greater Manchester Police

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northop safe?

Northop has a CrimeRadar safety score of 80/100, rated Safe. 71 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Northop is considered a relatively safe area based on official UK Police data.

How many crimes were recorded in Northop in the last 12 months?

71 crimes were recorded in Northop in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 12.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (81 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Northop?

The most common crime in Northop is Violent Crime, with 32 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 45.1% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Northop increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Northop is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 12.4% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Northop?

Northop has a safety score of 80 out of 100 (Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Northop compare to the North Wales Police average?

Northop has a safety score of 80/100, while the North Wales Police force area average is 67/100. Northop is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Northop?

0% of crimes in Northop resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Northop?

32 violent crimes were recorded in Northop in the last 12 months, representing 45.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 13 incidents.

When was the crime data for Northop last updated?

The crime data for Northop was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Northop with other areas?

You can compare Northop with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.