Leighton vs Norton South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Leighton vs Norton South Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Leighton safer than Norton South?
Leighton has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 560 crimes in the last 12 months. Norton South has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 761 crimes. Leighton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Leighton vs Norton South?
Leighton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +42.9% — 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 Leighton and Norton South?
In Leighton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (283 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 Leighton and Norton South?
Leighton recorded 51 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 Leighton vs Norton South?
Violent crime in Leighton totalled 283 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 Leighton and Norton South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Leighton recorded 392 crimes (now 560, a change of +42.9%). Norton South recorded 546 crimes previously (now 761, +39.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Leighton 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. Leighton has a resolution rate of 38.6% and Norton South has 27.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Leighton and Norton South?
Leighton 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 Leighton 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 Leighton or Norton South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Leighton and Norton South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.