Belper Town vs Normanton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Belper Town Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Normanton Derbyshire Constabulary

      Belper Town vs Normanton Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Belper Town
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      890 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      18.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Normanton
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      2,958 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.6% trend
      19.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Belper Town
      B Normanton
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      890
      2,958
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      843
      2,265
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.6%
      ↑30.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.1%
      19.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Belper Town
      B Normanton
      Violent Crime
      373 ↑10%
      1,321 ↑42%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      121 ↓3%
      426 ↑42%
      Other Theft
      61 ↓10%
      184 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓4%
      99 ↑16%
      Burglary
      12 ↓33%
      43 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      69 ↑38%
      225 ↑30%
      Drugs
      8 ↓43%
      132 ↑11%
      Public Order
      88 ↑19%
      292 ↑29%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      42 ↑56%
      Shoplifting
      111 ↑5%
      51 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      3
      25 ↑19%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      15 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓43%
      35 ↑21%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓11%
      68 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Belper Town is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Belper Town safer than Normanton?

      Belper Town has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 890 crimes in the last 12 months. Normanton has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 2,958 crimes. Belper Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Belper Town vs Normanton?

      Belper Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Normanton shows +30.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Belper Town and Normanton?

      In Belper Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (373 incidents). In Normanton, it is Violent Crime (1,321 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Belper Town and Normanton?

      Belper Town recorded 121 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Normanton recorded 426. 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 Belper Town vs Normanton?

      Violent crime in Belper Town totalled 373 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,321 in Normanton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Belper Town and Normanton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Belper Town recorded 843 crimes (now 890, a change of +5.6%). Normanton recorded 2,265 crimes previously (now 2,958, +30.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Belper Town and Normanton?

      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. Belper Town has a resolution rate of 18.1% and Normanton has 19.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Belper Town and Normanton?

      Belper Town falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Normanton is covered by Derbyshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Belper Town and Normanton?

      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 Belper Town or Normanton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Belper Town and Normanton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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