Norton South vs Nunthorpe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Norton South Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Nunthorpe Cleveland Police

      Norton South vs Nunthorpe Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Norton South
      Cleveland Police
      1,358 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.3% trend
      33% resolved
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      VS
      B
      60/100
      Average
      Nunthorpe
      Cleveland Police
      272 crimes / 12m
      ↑62.9% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Norton South
      B Nunthorpe
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,358
      272
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,243
      167
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.3%
      ↑62.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Norton South
      B Nunthorpe
      Violent Crime
      504 ↑1%
      78 ↑56%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      200 ↑32%
      90 ↑105%
      Other Theft
      84 ↑33%
      9 ↑80%
      Vehicle Crime
      74 ↑30%
      11 ↑10%
      Burglary
      55 ↑0%
      27 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      116 ↓24%
      22 ↑29%
      Drugs
      49 ↑32%
      6 ↑100%
      Public Order
      82 ↑58%
      17 ↑42%
      Robbery
      23 ↑77%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      97 ↑14%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑500%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      56 ↓20%
      9 ↑125%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Norton South safer than Nunthorpe?

      Norton South has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,358 crimes in the last 12 months. Nunthorpe has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 272 crimes. Nunthorpe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Norton South vs Nunthorpe?

      Norton South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Nunthorpe shows +62.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Norton South and Nunthorpe?

      In Norton South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (504 incidents). In Nunthorpe, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (90 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Norton South and Nunthorpe?

      Norton South recorded 200 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Nunthorpe recorded 90. 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 South vs Nunthorpe?

      Violent crime in Norton South totalled 504 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 78 in Nunthorpe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Norton South and Nunthorpe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Norton South recorded 1,243 crimes (now 1,358, a change of +9.3%). Nunthorpe recorded 167 crimes previously (now 272, +62.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Norton South and Nunthorpe?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 33% and Nunthorpe has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Norton South and Nunthorpe?

      Norton South falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Nunthorpe 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 Norton South and Nunthorpe?

      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 South or Nunthorpe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Norton South and Nunthorpe. 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.