Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry vs Norman

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Norman Kent Police

      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry vs Norman Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry
      Kent Police
      234 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.9% trend
      62.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Norman
      Kent Police
      1,661 crimes / 12m
      ↑119.1% trend
      32.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry
      B Norman
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      234
      1,661
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      246
      758
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.9%
      ↑119.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      62.5%
      32.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry
      B Norman
      Violent Crime
      84 ↓7%
      536 ↑246%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      32 ↑129%
      251 ↑446%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑30%
      107 ↑155%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑29%
      37 ↑208%
      Burglary
      4 ↓20%
      28 ↑180%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑47%
      125 ↑346%
      Drugs
      1 ↓86%
      58 ↑190%
      Public Order
      2 ↓67%
      63 ↑250%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      13 ↑550%
      Shoplifting
      50 ↓40%
      354 ↓7%
      Theft from Person
      1
      8 ↓38%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      20 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      17 ↑143%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑75%
      44 ↑144%
      Overall Verdict
      A Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry safer than Norman?

      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 234 crimes in the last 12 months. Norman has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,661 crimes. Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry vs Norman?

      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Norman shows +119.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Norman?

      In Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (84 incidents). In Norman, it is Violent Crime (536 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Norman?

      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry recorded 32 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Norman recorded 251. 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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry vs Norman?

      Violent crime in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry totalled 84 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 536 in Norman. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Norman in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry recorded 246 crimes (now 234, a change of -4.9%). Norman recorded 758 crimes previously (now 1,661, +119.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry 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. Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry has a resolution rate of 62.5% and Norman has 32.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Norman?

      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry 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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry 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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry or Norman on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry 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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