Norman vs Northgate

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

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

      Norman vs Northgate Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Norman
      Kent Police
      1,043 crimes / 12m
      ↑36.3% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Northgate
      Kent Police
      2,403 crimes / 12m
      ↑39.9% trend
      34.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Norman
      B Northgate
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,043
      2,403
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      765
      1,718
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑36.3%
      ↑39.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      34.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Norman
      B Northgate
      Violent Crime
      290 ↑95%
      715 ↑40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      94 ↑135%
      383 ↑108%
      Other Theft
      49 ↑9%
      152 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↑35%
      37 ↓18%
      Burglary
      17 ↑42%
      47 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↑56%
      185 ↑42%
      Drugs
      42 ↑100%
      120 ↑50%
      Public Order
      46 ↑130%
      102 ↑24%
      Robbery
      10
      39 ↑160%
      Shoplifting
      358 ↓8%
      494 ↑36%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑0%
      12 ↑71%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑140%
      27 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑250%
      25 ↑19%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑44%
      65 ↑63%
      Overall Verdict
      A 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 Norman safer than Northgate?

      Norman has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,043 crimes in the last 12 months. Northgate has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,403 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Norman vs Northgate?

      Norman shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Northgate shows +39.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Norman and Northgate?

      In Norman, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (358 incidents). In Northgate, it is Violent Crime (715 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Norman and Northgate?

      Norman recorded 94 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Northgate recorded 383. 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 Norman vs Northgate?

      Violent crime in Norman totalled 290 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 715 in Northgate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Norman and Northgate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Norman recorded 765 crimes (now 1,043, a change of +36.3%). Northgate recorded 1,718 crimes previously (now 2,403, +39.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Norman and Northgate?

      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. Norman has a resolution rate of 30.8% and Northgate has 34.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Norman and Northgate?

      Norman falls within the Kent Police boundary. Northgate 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 Norman and Northgate?

      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 Norman or Northgate on a crime map?

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

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