De Bruce vs Norton South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    De Bruce Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Norton South Cleveland Police

      De Bruce vs Norton South Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      De Bruce
      Cleveland Police
      1,343 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.2% trend
      33.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Norton South
      Cleveland Police
      1,358 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.3% trend
      33% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A De Bruce
      B Norton South
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,343
      1,358
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,277
      1,243
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.2%
      ↑9.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.5%
      33%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A De Bruce
      B Norton South
      Violent Crime
      497 ↓1%
      504 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      311 ↑38%
      200 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      61 ↑3%
      84 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓14%
      74 ↑30%
      Burglary
      36 ↑33%
      55 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      159 ↑26%
      116 ↓24%
      Drugs
      35 ↓15%
      49 ↑32%
      Public Order
      78 ↓13%
      82 ↑58%
      Robbery
      11 ↓27%
      23 ↑77%
      Shoplifting
      75 ↓23%
      97 ↑14%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      6 ↑500%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑0%
      8 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      41 ↓24%
      56 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      A De Bruce is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is De Bruce safer than Norton South?

      De Bruce has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,343 crimes in the last 12 months. Norton South has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,358 crimes. De Bruce scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in De Bruce vs Norton South?

      De Bruce shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Norton South shows +9.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in De Bruce and Norton South?

      In De Bruce, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (497 incidents). In Norton South, it is Violent Crime (504 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between De Bruce and Norton South?

      De Bruce recorded 311 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Norton South recorded 200. 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 De Bruce vs Norton South?

      Violent crime in De Bruce totalled 497 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 504 in Norton South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in De Bruce and Norton South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, De Bruce recorded 1,277 crimes (now 1,343, a change of +5.2%). Norton South recorded 1,243 crimes previously (now 1,358, +9.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in De Bruce 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. De Bruce has a resolution rate of 33.5% and Norton South has 33%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers De Bruce and Norton South?

      De Bruce falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Norton South 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 De Bruce 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 De Bruce or Norton South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both De Bruce and Norton South. 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.