Kingston Town vs Norbiton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Kingston Town Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Norbiton Metropolitan Police Service

      Kingston Town vs Norbiton Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Kingston Town
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,011 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.2% trend
      35.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Norbiton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,559 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.4% trend
      32.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kingston Town
      B Norbiton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      8,011
      6,559
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,616
      6,653
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.2%
      ↓1.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.8%
      32.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingston Town
      B Norbiton
      Violent Crime
      1,913 ↑14%
      1,663 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,602 ↑7%
      1,426 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      550 ↓23%
      468 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      314 ↑0%
      306 ↓7%
      Burglary
      244 ↑16%
      215 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      381 ↑11%
      318 ↑9%
      Drugs
      427 ↑33%
      354 ↑34%
      Public Order
      547 ↑28%
      418 ↑31%
      Robbery
      119 ↓7%
      99 ↓18%
      Shoplifting
      1,305 ↑13%
      808 ↓3%
      Theft from Person
      323 ↓35%
      281 ↓38%
      Bicycle Theft
      166 ↓37%
      88 ↓41%
      Possession of Weapons
      43 ↑43%
      43 ↑54%
      Other Crime
      77 ↑71%
      72 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Norbiton is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingston Town safer than Norbiton?

      Kingston Town has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,011 crimes in the last 12 months. Norbiton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 6,559 crimes. Norbiton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingston Town vs Norbiton?

      Kingston Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Norbiton shows -1.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kingston Town and Norbiton?

      In Kingston Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,913 incidents). In Norbiton, it is Violent Crime (1,663 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kingston Town and Norbiton?

      Kingston Town recorded 1,602 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Norbiton recorded 1,426. 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 Kingston Town vs Norbiton?

      Violent crime in Kingston Town totalled 1,913 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,663 in Norbiton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kingston Town and Norbiton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingston Town recorded 7,616 crimes (now 8,011, a change of +5.2%). Norbiton recorded 6,653 crimes previously (now 6,559, -1.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingston Town and Norbiton?

      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. Kingston Town has a resolution rate of 35.8% and Norbiton has 32.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingston Town and Norbiton?

      Kingston Town falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Norbiton is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Kingston Town and Norbiton?

      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 Kingston Town or Norbiton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kingston Town and Norbiton. 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.