Barming Heath & Teston vs Norman

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Barming Heath & Teston Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Norman Kent Police

      Barming Heath & Teston vs Norman Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Barming Heath & Teston
      Kent Police
      274 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.6% trend
      29% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Norman
      Kent Police
      1,043 crimes / 12m
      ↑36.3% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barming Heath & Teston
      B Norman
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      274
      1,043
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      237
      765
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.6%
      ↑36.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barming Heath & Teston
      B Norman
      Violent Crime
      128 ↑23%
      290 ↑95%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      53 ↑26%
      94 ↑135%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓46%
      49 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓45%
      23 ↑35%
      Burglary
      9 ↑125%
      17 ↑42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↑93%
      53 ↑56%
      Drugs
      10 ↑100%
      42 ↑100%
      Public Order
      12 ↓8%
      46 ↑130%
      Robbery
      0
      10
      Shoplifting
      0
      358 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      0
      9 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      12 ↑140%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      14 ↑250%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑33%
      26 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      A Barming Heath & Teston is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barming Heath & Teston safer than Norman?

      Barming Heath & Teston has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 274 crimes in the last 12 months. Norman has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,043 crimes. Barming Heath & Teston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barming Heath & Teston vs Norman?

      Barming Heath & Teston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Norman shows +36.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barming Heath & Teston and Norman?

      In Barming Heath & Teston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (128 incidents). In Norman, it is Shoplifting (358 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barming Heath & Teston and Norman?

      Barming Heath & Teston recorded 53 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Norman recorded 94. 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 Barming Heath & Teston vs Norman?

      Violent crime in Barming Heath & Teston totalled 128 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 290 in Norman. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barming Heath & Teston and Norman in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barming Heath & Teston recorded 237 crimes (now 274, a change of +15.6%). Norman recorded 765 crimes previously (now 1,043, +36.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barming Heath & Teston and Norman?

      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. Barming Heath & Teston has a resolution rate of 29% and Norman has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barming Heath & Teston and Norman?

      Barming Heath & Teston falls within the Kent Police boundary. Norman is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Barming Heath & Teston and Norman?

      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 Barming Heath & Teston or Norman on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barming Heath & Teston and Norman. 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.