Newcomen vs Norton Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Newcomen Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Norton Central Cleveland Police

      Newcomen vs Norton Central Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Newcomen
      Cleveland Police
      987 crimes / 12m
      ↑165.3% trend
      36.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Norton Central
      Cleveland Police
      1,313 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.5% trend
      34% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newcomen
      B Norton Central
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      987
      1,313
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      372
      1,030
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑165.3%
      ↑27.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.3%
      34%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newcomen
      B Norton Central
      Violent Crime
      398 ↑176%
      465 ↑34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      175 ↑143%
      268 ↑24%
      Other Theft
      31 ↑210%
      55 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↑53%
      55 ↑53%
      Burglary
      42 ↑40%
      54 ↑170%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      110 ↑307%
      125 ↑23%
      Drugs
      27 ↑200%
      49 ↑7%
      Public Order
      64 ↑88%
      94 ↑13%
      Robbery
      2
      20 ↑233%
      Shoplifting
      43 ↑4200%
      61 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      1
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓14%
      7
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑500%
      9 ↑80%
      Other Crime
      56 ↑180%
      48 ↑85%
      Overall Verdict
      A Newcomen is the safer choice — scoring 4/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newcomen safer than Norton Central?

      Newcomen has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 987 crimes in the last 12 months. Norton Central has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,313 crimes. Newcomen scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newcomen vs Norton Central?

      Newcomen shows a year-on-year crime trend of +165.3% — 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 Newcomen and Norton Central?

      In Newcomen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (398 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 Newcomen and Norton Central?

      Newcomen recorded 175 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 Newcomen vs Norton Central?

      Violent crime in Newcomen totalled 398 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 Newcomen and Norton Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newcomen recorded 372 crimes (now 987, a change of +165.3%). Norton Central recorded 1,030 crimes previously (now 1,313, +27.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newcomen 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. Newcomen has a resolution rate of 36.3% and Norton Central has 34%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newcomen and Norton Central?

      Newcomen 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 Newcomen 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 Newcomen or Norton Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newcomen and Norton Central. 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.