Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield vs Norman

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    88/100
    Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Norman Kent Police

      Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield vs Norman Results

      A
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield
      Kent Police
      133 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      0% 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 Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield
      B Norman
      Safety Score
      88/100 Very Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      133
      1,043
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      135
      765
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.5%
      ↑36.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield
      B Norman
      Violent Crime
      70 ↑0%
      290 ↑95%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↓8%
      94 ↑135%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑50%
      49 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓44%
      23 ↑35%
      Burglary
      6 ↓25%
      17 ↑42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↑100%
      53 ↑56%
      Drugs
      2 ↓67%
      42 ↑100%
      Public Order
      5 ↓17%
      46 ↑130%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      10
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      358 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      0
      9 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      12 ↑140%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      14 ↑250%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓17%
      26 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield safer than Norman?

      Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 133 crimes in the last 12 months. Norman has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,043 crimes. Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield vs Norman?

      Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.5% — 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 Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield and Norman?

      In Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 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 Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield and Norman?

      Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield recorded 12 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 Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield vs Norman?

      Violent crime in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield totalled 70 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 Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield and Norman in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield recorded 135 crimes (now 133, a change of -1.5%). Norman recorded 765 crimes previously (now 1,043, +36.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield 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. Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield 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 Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield and Norman?

      Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield 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 Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield 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 Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield or Norman on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield 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.