Joiners Square vs Norton Canes

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    Joiners Square Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      16/100
      Norton Canes Staffordshire Police

      Joiners Square vs Norton Canes Results

      A
      26/100
      Below Average
      Joiners Square
      Staffordshire Police
      677 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.4% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      16/100
      High Crime
      Norton Canes
      Staffordshire Police
      732 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.6% trend
      26.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Joiners Square
      B Norton Canes
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      16/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      677
      732
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      739
      728
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.4%
      ↑0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      26.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Joiners Square
      B Norton Canes
      Violent Crime
      226 ↓7%
      296 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      132 ↓1%
      73 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      47 ↓18%
      40 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      65 ↑14%
      76 ↑19%
      Burglary
      32 ↓26%
      20 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↓13%
      34 ↓44%
      Drugs
      17 ↓29%
      15 ↑114%
      Public Order
      42 ↓9%
      46 ↓10%
      Robbery
      15 ↑150%
      7 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      20 ↓43%
      93 ↑39%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑25%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓45%
      11 ↑120%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑43%
      20 ↑54%
      Overall Verdict
      A Joiners Square is the safer choice — scoring 26/100 vs 16/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Joiners Square safer than Norton Canes?

      Joiners Square has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 677 crimes in the last 12 months. Norton Canes has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 732 crimes. Joiners Square scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Joiners Square vs Norton Canes?

      Joiners Square shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Norton Canes shows +0.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Joiners Square and Norton Canes?

      In Joiners Square, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (226 incidents). In Norton Canes, it is Violent Crime (296 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Joiners Square and Norton Canes?

      Joiners Square recorded 132 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Norton Canes recorded 73. 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 Joiners Square vs Norton Canes?

      Violent crime in Joiners Square totalled 226 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 296 in Norton Canes. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Joiners Square and Norton Canes in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Joiners Square recorded 739 crimes (now 677, a change of -8.4%). Norton Canes recorded 728 crimes previously (now 732, +0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Joiners Square and Norton Canes?

      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. Joiners Square has a resolution rate of 25% and Norton Canes has 26.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Joiners Square and Norton Canes?

      Joiners Square falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Norton Canes is covered by Staffordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Joiners Square and Norton Canes?

      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 Joiners Square or Norton Canes on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Joiners Square and Norton Canes. 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.