Norton South vs Peterlee (Trimdon)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Norton South Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Peterlee (Trimdon) Durham Constabulary

      Norton South vs Peterlee (Trimdon) Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Norton South
      Cleveland Police
      1,642 crimes / 12m
      ↑40.7% trend
      37.6% 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 South
      B Peterlee (Trimdon)
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,642
      275
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,167
      345
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑40.7%
      ↓20.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.6%
      27.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Norton South
      B Peterlee (Trimdon)
      Violent Crime
      595 ↑29%
      98 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      236 ↑69%
      50 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      93 ↑60%
      8 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      93 ↑72%
      14 ↑56%
      Burglary
      83 ↑69%
      15 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      128 ↓17%
      52 ↓33%
      Drugs
      54 ↑32%
      8 ↑100%
      Public Order
      108 ↑93%
      18 ↑50%
      Robbery
      28 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      126 ↑94%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      6
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑500%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑25%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      76 ↑15%
      8 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Peterlee (Trimdon) is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Norton South safer than Peterlee (Trimdon)?

      Norton South has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,642 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 South vs Peterlee (Trimdon)?

      Norton South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +40.7% — 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 South and Peterlee (Trimdon)?

      In Norton South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (595 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 South and Peterlee (Trimdon)?

      Norton South recorded 236 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 South vs Peterlee (Trimdon)?

      Violent crime in Norton South totalled 595 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 South and Peterlee (Trimdon) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Norton South recorded 1,167 crimes (now 1,642, a change of +40.7%). Peterlee (Trimdon) recorded 345 crimes previously (now 275, -20.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Norton South 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 South has a resolution rate of 37.6% 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 South and Peterlee (Trimdon)?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Norton South and Peterlee (Trimdon). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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