Great Sankey South vs Norton North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    14/100
    Great Sankey South Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Norton North Cheshire Constabulary

      Great Sankey South vs Norton North Results

      A
      14/100
      High Crime
      Great Sankey South
      Cheshire Constabulary
      643 crimes / 12m
      ↑49.5% trend
      31% 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 Great Sankey South
      B Norton North
      Safety Score
      14/100 High Crime
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      643
      564
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      430
      292
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑49.5%
      ↑93.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31%
      34.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Great Sankey South
      B Norton North
      Violent Crime
      344 ↑46%
      319 ↑116%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↑112%
      47 ↑81%
      Other Theft
      36 ↑38%
      19 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↑8%
      18 ↑64%
      Burglary
      14 ↑75%
      9 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↑34%
      39 ↑179%
      Drugs
      17 ↓19%
      28 ↑27%
      Public Order
      78 ↑100%
      53 ↑253%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓14%
      5
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑17%
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑73%
      13 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Norton North is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 vs 14/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Great Sankey South safer than Norton North?

      Great Sankey South has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 643 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 Great Sankey South vs Norton North?

      Great Sankey South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +49.5% — 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 Great Sankey South and Norton North?

      In Great Sankey South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (344 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 Great Sankey South and Norton North?

      Great Sankey South recorded 55 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 Great Sankey South vs Norton North?

      Violent crime in Great Sankey South totalled 344 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 Great Sankey South and Norton North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Great Sankey South recorded 430 crimes (now 643, a change of +49.5%). Norton North recorded 292 crimes previously (now 564, +93.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Great Sankey South 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. Great Sankey South has a resolution rate of 31% and Norton North has 34.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Great Sankey South and Norton North?

      Great Sankey South 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 Great Sankey South 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 Great Sankey South or Norton North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Great Sankey South 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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