Bircholt vs Norman
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bircholt vs Norman Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bircholt safer than Norman?
Bircholt has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 49 crimes in the last 12 months. Norman has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,043 crimes. Bircholt scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bircholt vs Norman?
Bircholt shows a year-on-year crime trend of -43.7% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Bircholt and Norman?
In Bircholt, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (22 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 Bircholt and Norman?
Bircholt recorded 7 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 Bircholt vs Norman?
Violent crime in Bircholt totalled 22 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 Bircholt and Norman in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bircholt recorded 87 crimes (now 49, a change of -43.7%). Norman recorded 765 crimes previously (now 1,043, +36.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bircholt 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. Bircholt has a resolution rate of 0% and Norman has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bircholt and Norman?
Bircholt 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 Bircholt 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 Bircholt or Norman on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bircholt and Norman. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.