Fairfield vs Norton North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Fairfield Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      33/100
      Norton North Cleveland Police

      Fairfield vs Norton North Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Fairfield
      Cleveland Police
      729 crimes / 12m
      ↑49.7% trend
      32.6% 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 Fairfield
      B Norton North
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      33/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      729
      583
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      487
      182
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑49.7%
      ↑220.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.6%
      43%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fairfield
      B Norton North
      Violent Crime
      305 ↑50%
      173 ↑226%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      129 ↑13%
      78 ↑63%
      Other Theft
      20 ↓26%
      21 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↑74%
      32 ↑78%
      Burglary
      33 ↑83%
      36 ↑500%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↑73%
      54 ↑260%
      Drugs
      23 ↑156%
      13 ↑550%
      Public Order
      33 ↑43%
      48 ↑269%
      Robbery
      5 ↓38%
      7
      Shoplifting
      53 ↑489%
      97 ↑708%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑73%
      19 ↑280%
      Overall Verdict
      B Norton North is the safer choice — scoring 33/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fairfield safer than Norton North?

      Fairfield has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 729 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 Fairfield vs Norton North?

      Fairfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +49.7% — 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 Fairfield and Norton North?

      In Fairfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (305 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 Fairfield and Norton North?

      Fairfield recorded 129 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 Fairfield vs Norton North?

      Violent crime in Fairfield totalled 305 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 Fairfield and Norton North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fairfield recorded 487 crimes (now 729, a change of +49.7%). Norton North recorded 182 crimes previously (now 583, +220.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fairfield 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. Fairfield has a resolution rate of 32.6% and Norton North has 43%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fairfield and Norton North?

      Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield or Norton North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fairfield 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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