Congleton West and Town Centre vs Norton North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Congleton West and Town Centre Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Norton North Cheshire Constabulary

      Congleton West and Town Centre vs Norton North Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Congleton West and Town Centre
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,286 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.7% trend
      29% resolved
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      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      Norton North
      Cheshire Constabulary
      564 crimes / 12m
      ↑93.2% trend
      34.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Congleton West and Town Centre
      B Norton North
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,286
      564
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,408
      292
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.7%
      ↑93.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      34.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Congleton West and Town Centre
      B Norton North
      Violent Crime
      604 ↑1%
      319 ↑116%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      98 ↓36%
      47 ↑81%
      Other Theft
      60 ↓32%
      19 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↓11%
      18 ↑64%
      Burglary
      54 ↓2%
      9 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      78 ↑24%
      39 ↑179%
      Drugs
      39 ↓22%
      28 ↑27%
      Public Order
      165 ↑7%
      53 ↑253%
      Robbery
      9 ↑13%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      80 ↓44%
      5
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑17%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓33%
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑43%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑4%
      13 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Norton North is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Congleton West and Town Centre safer than Norton North?

      Congleton West and Town Centre has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,286 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 Congleton West and Town Centre vs Norton North?

      Congleton West and Town Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.7% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Congleton West and Town Centre and Norton North?

      In Congleton West and Town Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (604 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 Congleton West and Town Centre and Norton North?

      Congleton West and Town Centre recorded 98 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 Congleton West and Town Centre vs Norton North?

      Violent crime in Congleton West and Town Centre totalled 604 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 Congleton West and Town Centre and Norton North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Congleton West and Town Centre recorded 1,408 crimes (now 1,286, a change of -8.7%). Norton North recorded 292 crimes previously (now 564, +93.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Congleton West and Town Centre 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. Congleton West and Town Centre has a resolution rate of 29% and Norton North has 34.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Congleton West and Town Centre and Norton North?

      Congleton West and Town Centre 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 Congleton West and Town Centre 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 Congleton West and Town Centre or Norton North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Congleton West and Town Centre 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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