Norman vs Westbrook

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Norman Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Westbrook Kent Police

      Norman vs Westbrook 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
      19/100
      High Crime
      Westbrook
      Kent Police
      684 crimes / 12m
      ↑99.4% trend
      24.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Norman
      B Westbrook
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,043
      684
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      765
      343
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑36.3%
      ↑99.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      24.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Norman
      B Westbrook
      Violent Crime
      290 ↑95%
      244 ↑72%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      94 ↑135%
      131 ↑185%
      Other Theft
      49 ↑9%
      50 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↑35%
      23 ↑5%
      Burglary
      17 ↑42%
      14 ↑56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↑56%
      59 ↑90%
      Drugs
      42 ↑100%
      31 ↑63%
      Public Order
      46 ↑130%
      31 ↑121%
      Robbery
      10
      10 ↑233%
      Shoplifting
      358 ↓8%
      58 ↑427%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑140%
      7 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑250%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑44%
      18 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Norman safer than Westbrook?

      Norman has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,043 crimes in the last 12 months. Westbrook has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 684 crimes. Westbrook scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Norman vs Westbrook?

      Norman shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Westbrook shows +99.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Norman, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (358 incidents). In Westbrook, it is Violent Crime (244 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Norman recorded 94 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westbrook recorded 131. 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 Westbrook?

      Violent crime in Norman totalled 290 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 244 in Westbrook. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Norman and Westbrook 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%). Westbrook recorded 343 crimes previously (now 684, +99.4%).

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

      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 Westbrook has 24.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Norman and Westbrook?

      Norman falls within the Kent Police boundary. Westbrook 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 Westbrook?

      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 Westbrook on a crime map?

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

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