Birchfield vs Norton South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Birchfield vs Norton South 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 Birchfield safer than Norton South?
Birchfield has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 411 crimes in the last 12 months. Norton South has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 761 crimes. Birchfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Birchfield vs Norton South?
Birchfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +71.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Norton South shows +39.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Birchfield and Norton South?
In Birchfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (194 incidents). In Norton South, it is Violent Crime (453 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Birchfield and Norton South?
Birchfield recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Norton South recorded 43. 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 Birchfield vs Norton South?
Violent crime in Birchfield totalled 194 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 453 in Norton South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Birchfield and Norton South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Birchfield recorded 240 crimes (now 411, a change of +71.3%). Norton South recorded 546 crimes previously (now 761, +39.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birchfield and Norton South?
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. Birchfield has a resolution rate of 33.9% and Norton South has 27.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Birchfield and Norton South?
Birchfield falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Norton South 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 Birchfield and Norton South?
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 Birchfield or Norton South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Birchfield and Norton South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.