Central vs Norton Central
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Central vs Norton Central Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Central safer than Norton Central?
Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,179 crimes in the last 12 months. Norton Central has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,313 crimes. Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Central vs Norton Central?
Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Norton Central shows +27.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Central and Norton Central?
In Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,232 incidents). In Norton Central, it is Violent Crime (465 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Central and Norton Central?
Central recorded 1,204 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Norton Central recorded 268. 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 Central vs Norton Central?
Violent crime in Central totalled 2,232 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 465 in Norton Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Central and Norton Central in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Central recorded 6,467 crimes (now 7,179, a change of +11%). Norton Central recorded 1,030 crimes previously (now 1,313, +27.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Central and Norton Central?
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. Central has a resolution rate of 38.5% and Norton Central has 34%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Central and Norton Central?
Central falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Norton Central 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 Central and Norton Central?
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 Central or Norton Central on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Central and Norton Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.