Brambles and Thorntree vs Norton North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Brambles and Thorntree Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      33/100
      Norton North Cleveland Police

      Brambles and Thorntree vs Norton North Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Brambles and Thorntree
      Cleveland Police
      2,491 crimes / 12m
      ↑45.8% trend
      39.8% 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 Brambles and Thorntree
      B Norton North
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      33/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      2,491
      583
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,709
      182
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑45.8%
      ↑220.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.8%
      43%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brambles and Thorntree
      B Norton North
      Violent Crime
      804 ↑32%
      173 ↑226%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      320 ↑42%
      78 ↑63%
      Other Theft
      105 ↑28%
      21 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↑33%
      32 ↑78%
      Burglary
      117 ↑102%
      36 ↑500%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      376 ↑38%
      54 ↑260%
      Drugs
      89 ↑48%
      13 ↑550%
      Public Order
      183 ↑49%
      48 ↑269%
      Robbery
      52 ↑136%
      7
      Shoplifting
      252 ↑121%
      97 ↑708%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↑167%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑81%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      86 ↑18%
      19 ↑280%
      Overall Verdict
      B Norton North is the safer choice — scoring 33/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brambles and Thorntree safer than Norton North?

      Brambles and Thorntree has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,491 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 Brambles and Thorntree vs Norton North?

      Brambles and Thorntree shows a year-on-year crime trend of +45.8% — 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 Brambles and Thorntree and Norton North?

      In Brambles and Thorntree, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (804 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 Brambles and Thorntree and Norton North?

      Brambles and Thorntree recorded 320 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 Brambles and Thorntree vs Norton North?

      Violent crime in Brambles and Thorntree totalled 804 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 Brambles and Thorntree and Norton North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brambles and Thorntree recorded 1,709 crimes (now 2,491, a change of +45.8%). Norton North recorded 182 crimes previously (now 583, +220.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brambles and Thorntree 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. Brambles and Thorntree has a resolution rate of 39.8% and Norton North has 43%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brambles and Thorntree and Norton North?

      Brambles and Thorntree 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 Brambles and Thorntree 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 Brambles and Thorntree or Norton North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brambles and Thorntree 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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