Norton Central vs Peterlee (Trimdon)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Norton Central Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Peterlee (Trimdon) Durham Constabulary

      Norton Central vs Peterlee (Trimdon) Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Norton Central
      Cleveland Police
      1,803 crimes / 12m
      ↑84.9% trend
      29.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Peterlee (Trimdon)
      Durham Constabulary
      275 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.3% trend
      27.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Norton Central
      B Peterlee (Trimdon)
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,803
      275
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      975
      345
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑84.9%
      ↓20.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.9%
      27.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Norton Central
      B Peterlee (Trimdon)
      Violent Crime
      646 ↑101%
      98 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      337 ↑62%
      50 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      81 ↑62%
      8 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      89 ↑162%
      14 ↑56%
      Burglary
      100 ↑456%
      15 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      171 ↑84%
      52 ↓33%
      Drugs
      64 ↑28%
      8 ↑100%
      Public Order
      125 ↑51%
      18 ↑50%
      Robbery
      30 ↑275%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      69 ↓14%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑400%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑500%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑433%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      64 ↑156%
      8 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Peterlee (Trimdon) is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Norton Central safer than Peterlee (Trimdon)?

      Norton Central has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,803 crimes in the last 12 months. Peterlee (Trimdon) has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 275 crimes. Peterlee (Trimdon) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Norton Central vs Peterlee (Trimdon)?

      Norton Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +84.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Peterlee (Trimdon) shows -20.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Norton Central and Peterlee (Trimdon)?

      In Norton Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (646 incidents). In Peterlee (Trimdon), it is Violent Crime (98 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Norton Central and Peterlee (Trimdon)?

      Norton Central recorded 337 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Peterlee (Trimdon) recorded 50. 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 Norton Central vs Peterlee (Trimdon)?

      Violent crime in Norton Central totalled 646 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 98 in Peterlee (Trimdon). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Norton Central and Peterlee (Trimdon) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Norton Central recorded 975 crimes (now 1,803, a change of +84.9%). Peterlee (Trimdon) recorded 345 crimes previously (now 275, -20.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Norton Central and Peterlee (Trimdon)?

      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. Norton Central has a resolution rate of 29.9% and Peterlee (Trimdon) has 27.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Norton Central and Peterlee (Trimdon)?

      Norton Central falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Peterlee (Trimdon) is covered by Durham Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Norton Central and Peterlee (Trimdon)?

      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 Norton Central or Peterlee (Trimdon) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Norton Central and Peterlee (Trimdon). 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.