Norton North vs Whitby

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

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

      Norton North vs Whitby Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      Norton North
      Cheshire Constabulary
      564 crimes / 12m
      ↑93.2% trend
      34.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Whitby
      Cheshire Constabulary
      926 crimes / 12m
      ↑86.3% trend
      35.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Norton North
      B Whitby
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      564
      926
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      292
      497
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑93.2%
      ↑86.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.1%
      35.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Norton North
      B Whitby
      Violent Crime
      319 ↑116%
      370 ↑90%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↑81%
      72 ↑80%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑6%
      51 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑64%
      31 ↑288%
      Burglary
      9 ↓47%
      17 ↑13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑179%
      42 ↑68%
      Drugs
      28 ↑27%
      36 ↑112%
      Public Order
      53 ↑253%
      98 ↑88%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      5
      175 ↑197%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑20%
      10 ↑43%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑18%
      12 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Norton North safer than Whitby?

      Norton North has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 564 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitby has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 926 crimes. Norton North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Norton North vs Whitby?

      Norton North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +93.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitby shows +86.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Norton North and Whitby?

      In Norton North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (319 incidents). In Whitby, it is Violent Crime (370 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Norton North and Whitby?

      Norton North recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitby recorded 72. 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 Norton North vs Whitby?

      Violent crime in Norton North totalled 319 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 370 in Whitby. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Norton North and Whitby in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Norton North recorded 292 crimes (now 564, a change of +93.2%). Whitby recorded 497 crimes previously (now 926, +86.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Norton North and Whitby?

      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. Norton North has a resolution rate of 34.1% and Whitby has 35.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Norton North and Whitby?

      Norton North falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Whitby 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 Norton North and Whitby?

      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 Norton North or Whitby on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Norton North and Whitby. 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.