Appleton - Widnes vs Norton North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Appleton - Widnes Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Norton North Cheshire Constabulary

      Appleton - Widnes vs Norton North Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Appleton - Widnes
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,602 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.8% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      Norton North
      Cheshire Constabulary
      564 crimes / 12m
      ↑93.2% trend
      34.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Appleton - Widnes
      B Norton North
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,602
      564
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,574
      292
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.8%
      ↑93.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.9%
      34.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Appleton - Widnes
      B Norton North
      Violent Crime
      625 ↑9%
      319 ↑116%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      193 ↑44%
      47 ↑81%
      Other Theft
      75 ↓26%
      19 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↑53%
      18 ↑64%
      Burglary
      35 ↓8%
      9 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      113 ↑53%
      39 ↑179%
      Drugs
      62 ↑9%
      28 ↑27%
      Public Order
      196 ↑31%
      53 ↑253%
      Robbery
      21 ↑24%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      178 ↓47%
      5
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓43%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↑0%
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑58%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑0%
      13 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Norton North is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Appleton - Widnes safer than Norton North?

      Appleton - Widnes has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,602 crimes in the last 12 months. Norton North has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 564 crimes. Norton North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Appleton - Widnes vs Norton North?

      Appleton - Widnes shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Norton North shows +93.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Appleton - Widnes and Norton North?

      In Appleton - Widnes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (625 incidents). In Norton North, it is Violent Crime (319 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Appleton - Widnes and Norton North?

      Appleton - Widnes recorded 193 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Norton North recorded 47. 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 Appleton - Widnes vs Norton North?

      Violent crime in Appleton - Widnes totalled 625 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 319 in Norton North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Appleton - Widnes and Norton North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Appleton - Widnes recorded 1,574 crimes (now 1,602, a change of +1.8%). Norton North recorded 292 crimes previously (now 564, +93.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Appleton - Widnes and Norton North?

      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. Appleton - Widnes has a resolution rate of 28.9% and Norton North has 34.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Appleton - Widnes and Norton North?

      Appleton - Widnes falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Norton North is covered by Cheshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Appleton - Widnes and Norton North?

      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 Appleton - Widnes or Norton North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Appleton - Widnes and Norton North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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