New Romney vs Norman

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    New Romney Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Norman Kent Police

      New Romney vs Norman Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      New Romney
      Kent Police
      476 crimes / 12m
      ↓10% trend
      21.2% 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 New Romney
      B Norman
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      476
      1,043
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      529
      765
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10%
      ↑36.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.2%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A New Romney
      B Norman
      Violent Crime
      207 ↓15%
      290 ↑95%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      78 ↑26%
      94 ↑135%
      Other Theft
      47 ↑7%
      49 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓24%
      23 ↑35%
      Burglary
      7 ↓22%
      17 ↑42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↓21%
      53 ↑56%
      Drugs
      13 ↓28%
      42 ↑100%
      Public Order
      20 ↓31%
      46 ↑130%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      10
      Shoplifting
      19 ↑27%
      358 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      9 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      12 ↑140%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      14 ↑250%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓23%
      26 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      A New Romney is the safer choice — scoring 42/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is New Romney safer than Norman?

      New Romney has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 476 crimes in the last 12 months. Norman has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,043 crimes. New Romney scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in New Romney vs Norman?

      New Romney shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10% — 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 New Romney and Norman?

      In New Romney, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (207 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 New Romney and Norman?

      New Romney recorded 78 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 New Romney vs Norman?

      Violent crime in New Romney totalled 207 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 New Romney and Norman in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, New Romney recorded 529 crimes (now 476, a change of -10%). Norman recorded 765 crimes previously (now 1,043, +36.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in New Romney 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. New Romney has a resolution rate of 21.2% and Norman has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers New Romney and Norman?

      New Romney 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 New Romney 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 New Romney or Norman on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both New Romney 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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