Gillingham North vs Norman

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Gillingham North Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Norman Kent Police

      Gillingham North vs Norman Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Gillingham North
      Kent Police
      2,686 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.5% trend
      32.1% 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 Gillingham North
      B Norman
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,686
      1,043
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,123
      765
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑26.5%
      ↑36.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.1%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gillingham North
      B Norman
      Violent Crime
      1,024 ↑18%
      290 ↑95%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      433 ↑45%
      94 ↑135%
      Other Theft
      177 ↑30%
      49 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      98 ↑63%
      23 ↑35%
      Burglary
      41 ↓21%
      17 ↑42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      314 ↑20%
      53 ↑56%
      Drugs
      148 ↑37%
      42 ↑100%
      Public Order
      204 ↑38%
      46 ↑130%
      Robbery
      18 ↑100%
      10
      Shoplifting
      97 ↑116%
      358 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑9%
      9 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      29 ↑4%
      12 ↑140%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↓13%
      14 ↑250%
      Other Crime
      71 ↓7%
      26 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gillingham North 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 Gillingham North safer than Norman?

      Gillingham North has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,686 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 Gillingham North vs Norman?

      Gillingham North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26.5% — 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 Gillingham North and Norman?

      In Gillingham North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,024 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 Gillingham North and Norman?

      Gillingham North recorded 433 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 Gillingham North vs Norman?

      Violent crime in Gillingham North totalled 1,024 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 Gillingham North and Norman in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gillingham North recorded 2,123 crimes (now 2,686, a change of +26.5%). Norman recorded 765 crimes previously (now 1,043, +36.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gillingham North 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. Gillingham North has a resolution rate of 32.1% and Norman has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gillingham North and Norman?

      Gillingham North 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 Gillingham North 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 Gillingham North or Norman on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gillingham North 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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