Ayresome vs Norton North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Ayresome Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      33/100
      Norton North Cleveland Police

      Ayresome vs Norton North Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Ayresome
      Cleveland Police
      1,358 crimes / 12m
      ↑72.3% trend
      47.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      33/100
      Below Average
      Norton North
      Cleveland Police
      583 crimes / 12m
      ↑220.3% trend
      43% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ayresome
      B Norton North
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      33/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,358
      583
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      788
      182
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑72.3%
      ↑220.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      47.7%
      43%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ayresome
      B Norton North
      Violent Crime
      376 ↑41%
      173 ↑226%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      361 ↑71%
      78 ↑63%
      Other Theft
      52 ↑53%
      21 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      36 ↓8%
      32 ↑78%
      Burglary
      24 ↓14%
      36 ↑500%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      157 ↑43%
      54 ↑260%
      Drugs
      31 ↑55%
      13 ↑550%
      Public Order
      68 ↑100%
      48 ↑269%
      Robbery
      12 ↓14%
      7
      Shoplifting
      181 ↑5933%
      97 ↑708%
      Theft from Person
      3
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑250%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑100%
      19 ↑280%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ayresome safer than Norton North?

      Ayresome has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,358 crimes in the last 12 months. Norton North has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) with 583 crimes. Norton North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ayresome vs Norton North?

      Ayresome shows a year-on-year crime trend of +72.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Norton North shows +220.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Ayresome, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (376 incidents). In Norton North, it is Violent Crime (173 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Ayresome recorded 361 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Norton North recorded 78. 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 Ayresome vs Norton North?

      Violent crime in Ayresome totalled 376 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 173 in Norton North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ayresome recorded 788 crimes (now 1,358, a change of +72.3%). Norton North recorded 182 crimes previously (now 583, +220.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ayresome 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. Ayresome has a resolution rate of 47.7% and Norton North has 43%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ayresome and Norton North?

      Ayresome falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Norton North is covered by Cleveland Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Ayresome 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 Ayresome or Norton North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ayresome 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.