Norbiton vs Royal Albert

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Norbiton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Royal Albert Metropolitan Police Service

      Norbiton vs Royal Albert Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Norbiton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,559 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.4% trend
      32.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Royal Albert
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,832 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.1% trend
      31.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Norbiton
      B Royal Albert
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,559
      6,832
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,653
      6,695
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.4%
      ↑2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.5%
      31.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Norbiton
      B Royal Albert
      Violent Crime
      1,663 ↑9%
      1,837 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,426 ↓4%
      1,245 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      468 ↓23%
      529 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      306 ↓7%
      552 ↑0%
      Burglary
      215 ↑0%
      226 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      318 ↑9%
      309 ↑10%
      Drugs
      354 ↑34%
      510 ↑9%
      Public Order
      418 ↑31%
      406 ↑4%
      Robbery
      99 ↓18%
      202 ↓9%
      Shoplifting
      808 ↓3%
      446 ↑16%
      Theft from Person
      281 ↓38%
      307 ↑17%
      Bicycle Theft
      88 ↓41%
      44 ↓32%
      Possession of Weapons
      43 ↑54%
      51 ↓14%
      Other Crime
      72 ↑50%
      168 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      A Norbiton is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Norbiton safer than Royal Albert?

      Norbiton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,559 crimes in the last 12 months. Royal Albert has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 6,832 crimes. Norbiton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Norbiton vs Royal Albert?

      Norbiton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Royal Albert shows +2.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Norbiton and Royal Albert?

      In Norbiton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,663 incidents). In Royal Albert, it is Violent Crime (1,837 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Norbiton and Royal Albert?

      Norbiton recorded 1,426 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Royal Albert recorded 1,245. 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 Norbiton vs Royal Albert?

      Violent crime in Norbiton totalled 1,663 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,837 in Royal Albert. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Norbiton and Royal Albert in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Norbiton recorded 6,653 crimes (now 6,559, a change of -1.4%). Royal Albert recorded 6,695 crimes previously (now 6,832, +2.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Norbiton and Royal Albert?

      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. Norbiton has a resolution rate of 32.5% and Royal Albert has 31.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Norbiton and Royal Albert?

      Norbiton falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Royal Albert 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 Norbiton and Royal Albert?

      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 Norbiton or Royal Albert on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Norbiton and Royal Albert. 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.