Dane Valley vs Norman

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Dane Valley Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Norman Kent Police

      Dane Valley vs Norman Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Dane Valley
      Kent Police
      1,267 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.5% trend
      25.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Norman
      Kent Police
      1,043 crimes / 12m
      ↑36.3% trend
      30.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dane Valley
      B Norman
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,267
      1,043
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      942
      765
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑34.5%
      ↑36.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.4%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dane Valley
      B Norman
      Violent Crime
      570 ↑22%
      290 ↑95%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      248 ↑88%
      94 ↑135%
      Other Theft
      63 ↑24%
      49 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↓6%
      23 ↑35%
      Burglary
      27 ↓18%
      17 ↑42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      120 ↑32%
      53 ↑56%
      Drugs
      62 ↑94%
      42 ↑100%
      Public Order
      42 ↑27%
      46 ↑130%
      Robbery
      7 ↑250%
      10
      Shoplifting
      7
      358 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑400%
      9 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓50%
      12 ↑140%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑156%
      14 ↑250%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑27%
      26 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Norman is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 3/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dane Valley safer than Norman?

      Dane Valley has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,267 crimes in the last 12 months. Norman has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,043 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dane Valley vs Norman?

      Dane Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +34.5% — 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 Dane Valley and Norman?

      In Dane Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (570 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 Dane Valley and Norman?

      Dane Valley recorded 248 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 Dane Valley vs Norman?

      Violent crime in Dane Valley totalled 570 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 Dane Valley and Norman in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dane Valley recorded 942 crimes (now 1,267, a change of +34.5%). Norman recorded 765 crimes previously (now 1,043, +36.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dane Valley 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. Dane Valley has a resolution rate of 25.4% and Norman has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dane Valley and Norman?

      Dane Valley 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 Dane Valley 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 Dane Valley or Norman on a crime map?

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

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