Is Newtown a good place to live?
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In Newtown (HP5 9), recorded crime is 6721% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 6721% above average
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Population
2,289
Recorded crime
18250.0
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in HP5 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 75/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 38
- One-person households
- 25%
- Households with children
- 38%
- Households
- 859
Owned 65% · Social rent 22% · Private rent 11%
Census 2021 (ONS), for HP5 9.
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Newtown HP5 9: frequently asked questions
Is Newtown HP5 9 a good place to live?
In Newtown (HP5 9), recorded crime is 6721% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Newtown HP5 9?
Recorded crime in Newtown HP5 9 runs at 18250.0 per 1,000 properties, 6721% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Newtown HP5 9 safe?
Crime in Newtown HP5 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Newtown HP5 9 runs at 18250.0 per 1,000 properties, 6721% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Newtown HP5 9 a deprived area?
Newtown HP5 9 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).