Norton Central vs Chatburn

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Norton Central Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Chatburn Lancashire Constabulary

      Norton Central vs Chatburn Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Norton Central
      Cleveland Police
      1,313 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.5% trend
      34% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Chatburn
      Lancashire Constabulary
      53 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.4% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Norton Central
      B Chatburn
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,313
      53
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,030
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑27.5%
      ↓26.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Norton Central
      B Chatburn
      Violent Crime
      465 ↑34%
      11 ↓45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      268 ↑24%
      17 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      55 ↑6%
      9 ↑29%
      Vehicle Crime
      55 ↑53%
      3 ↓70%
      Burglary
      54 ↑170%
      6 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      125 ↑23%
      4 ↓20%
      Drugs
      49 ↑7%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      94 ↑13%
      2 ↑100%
      Robbery
      20 ↑233%
      0
      Shoplifting
      61 ↓33%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      7
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑80%
      0
      Other Crime
      48 ↑85%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Chatburn is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 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 Chatburn?

      Norton Central has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,313 crimes in the last 12 months. Chatburn has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 53 crimes. Chatburn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Norton Central vs Chatburn?

      Norton Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +27.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chatburn shows -26.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Norton Central and Chatburn?

      In Norton Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (465 incidents). In Chatburn, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (17 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Norton Central and Chatburn?

      Norton Central recorded 268 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chatburn recorded 17. 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 Chatburn?

      Violent crime in Norton Central totalled 465 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Chatburn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Norton Central and Chatburn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Norton Central recorded 1,030 crimes (now 1,313, a change of +27.5%). Chatburn recorded 72 crimes previously (now 53, -26.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Norton Central and Chatburn?

      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 34% and Chatburn has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Norton Central and Chatburn?

      Norton Central falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Chatburn is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Norton Central and Chatburn?

      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 Chatburn on a crime map?

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