Normanton vs Ripley Town Centre

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Normanton Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Ripley Town Centre Derbyshire Constabulary

      Normanton vs Ripley Town Centre Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Normanton
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      2,958 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.6% trend
      19.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Ripley Town Centre
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      2,077 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.5% trend
      18.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Normanton
      B Ripley Town Centre
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,958
      2,077
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,265
      2,046
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑30.6%
      ↑1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.2%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Normanton
      B Ripley Town Centre
      Violent Crime
      1,321 ↑42%
      877 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      426 ↑42%
      320 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      184 ↑7%
      93 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      99 ↑16%
      34 ↑10%
      Burglary
      43 ↑8%
      52 ↑44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      225 ↑30%
      162 ↑13%
      Drugs
      132 ↑11%
      110 ↑18%
      Public Order
      292 ↑29%
      201 ↓8%
      Robbery
      42 ↑56%
      13 ↑86%
      Shoplifting
      51 ↓23%
      137 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      25 ↑19%
      18 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑50%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      35 ↑21%
      28 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      68 ↑0%
      31 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ripley Town Centre is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Normanton safer than Ripley Town Centre?

      Normanton has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,958 crimes in the last 12 months. Ripley Town Centre has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,077 crimes. Ripley Town Centre scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Normanton vs Ripley Town Centre?

      Normanton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +30.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ripley Town Centre shows +1.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Normanton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,321 incidents). In Ripley Town Centre, it is Violent Crime (877 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Normanton recorded 426 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ripley Town Centre recorded 320. 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 Normanton vs Ripley Town Centre?

      Violent crime in Normanton totalled 1,321 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 877 in Ripley Town Centre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Normanton recorded 2,265 crimes (now 2,958, a change of +30.6%). Ripley Town Centre recorded 2,046 crimes previously (now 2,077, +1.5%).

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

      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. Normanton has a resolution rate of 19.2% and Ripley Town Centre has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Normanton and Ripley Town Centre?

      Normanton falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Ripley Town Centre 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 Normanton and Ripley Town Centre?

      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 Normanton or Ripley Town Centre on a crime map?

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

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