Norman vs Salmestone

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
      Salmestone Kent Police

      Norman vs Salmestone 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
      Salmestone
      Kent Police
      1,224 crimes / 12m
      ↑46.9% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Norman
      B Salmestone
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,043
      1,224
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      765
      833
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑36.3%
      ↑46.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Norman
      B Salmestone
      Violent Crime
      290 ↑95%
      548 ↑51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      94 ↑135%
      217 ↑62%
      Other Theft
      49 ↑9%
      74 ↑57%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↑35%
      36 ↑33%
      Burglary
      17 ↑42%
      24 ↑26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↑56%
      87 ↑7%
      Drugs
      42 ↑100%
      44 ↑26%
      Public Order
      46 ↑130%
      58 ↑5%
      Robbery
      10
      8 ↑60%
      Shoplifting
      358 ↓8%
      72 ↑125%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑0%
      6 ↑500%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑140%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑250%
      15 ↑88%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑44%
      30 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      A Norman is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Norman safer than Salmestone?

      Norman has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,043 crimes in the last 12 months. Salmestone has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,224 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Norman vs Salmestone?

      Norman shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Salmestone shows +46.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Norman, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (358 incidents). In Salmestone, it is Violent Crime (548 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Norman recorded 94 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Salmestone recorded 217. 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 Salmestone?

      Violent crime in Norman totalled 290 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 548 in Salmestone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Norman and Salmestone 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%). Salmestone recorded 833 crimes previously (now 1,224, +46.9%).

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

      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 Salmestone has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Norman and Salmestone?

      Norman falls within the Kent Police boundary. Salmestone 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 Salmestone?

      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 Salmestone on a crime map?

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

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