Handbridge Park vs Norton North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Handbridge Park Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Norton North Cheshire Constabulary

      Handbridge Park vs Norton North Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Handbridge Park
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,086 crimes / 12m
      ↑112.9% trend
      37.2% 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 Handbridge Park
      B Norton North
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,086
      564
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      510
      292
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑112.9%
      ↑93.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.2%
      34.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Handbridge Park
      B Norton North
      Violent Crime
      452 ↑124%
      319 ↑116%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      110 ↑55%
      47 ↑81%
      Other Theft
      62 ↑88%
      19 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓61%
      18 ↑64%
      Burglary
      14 ↑27%
      9 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      67 ↑20%
      39 ↑179%
      Drugs
      58 ↑383%
      28 ↑27%
      Public Order
      141 ↑166%
      53 ↑253%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      129 ↑291%
      5
      Theft from Person
      5
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑180%
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑0%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑89%
      13 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Norton North is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Handbridge Park safer than Norton North?

      Handbridge Park has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,086 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 Handbridge Park vs Norton North?

      Handbridge Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of +112.9% — 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 Handbridge Park and Norton North?

      In Handbridge Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (452 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 Handbridge Park and Norton North?

      Handbridge Park recorded 110 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 Handbridge Park vs Norton North?

      Violent crime in Handbridge Park totalled 452 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 Handbridge Park and Norton North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Handbridge Park recorded 510 crimes (now 1,086, a change of +112.9%). Norton North recorded 292 crimes previously (now 564, +93.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Handbridge Park 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. Handbridge Park has a resolution rate of 37.2% and Norton North has 34.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Handbridge Park and Norton North?

      Handbridge Park 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 Handbridge Park 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 Handbridge Park or Norton North on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.