Norton Central vs Fence & Higham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Norton Central Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Fence & Higham Lancashire Constabulary

      Norton Central vs Fence & Higham 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
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Fence & Higham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      109 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Norton Central
      B Fence & Higham
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,803
      109
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      975
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑84.9%
      ↑17.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.9%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Norton Central
      B Fence & Higham
      Violent Crime
      646 ↑101%
      35 ↑46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      337 ↑62%
      24 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      81 ↑62%
      5 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      89 ↑162%
      5 ↓38%
      Burglary
      100 ↑456%
      15 ↑88%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      171 ↑84%
      10 ↑0%
      Drugs
      64 ↑28%
      6
      Public Order
      125 ↑51%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      30 ↑275%
      0
      Shoplifting
      69 ↓14%
      0
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑400%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑500%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑433%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      64 ↑156%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Fence & Higham is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Norton Central safer than Fence & Higham?

      Norton Central has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,803 crimes in the last 12 months. Fence & Higham has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 109 crimes. Fence & Higham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Norton Central vs Fence & Higham?

      Norton Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +84.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Fence & Higham shows +17.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Norton Central and Fence & Higham?

      In Norton Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (646 incidents). In Fence & Higham, it is Violent Crime (35 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Norton Central and Fence & Higham?

      Norton Central recorded 337 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fence & Higham recorded 24. 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 Fence & Higham?

      Violent crime in Norton Central totalled 646 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 35 in Fence & Higham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Norton Central and Fence & Higham 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%). Fence & Higham recorded 93 crimes previously (now 109, +17.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Norton Central and Fence & Higham?

      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 Fence & Higham has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Norton Central and Fence & Higham?

      Norton Central falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Fence & Higham 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 Fence & Higham?

      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 Fence & Higham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Norton Central and Fence & Higham. 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.