Martlesham and Orwell vs Normanston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Martlesham and Orwell Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Normanston Suffolk Constabulary

      Martlesham and Orwell vs Normanston Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Martlesham and Orwell
      Suffolk Constabulary
      1,128 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.1% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Normanston
      Suffolk Constabulary
      840 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      34.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Martlesham and Orwell
      B Normanston
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,128
      840
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,141
      829
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.1%
      ↑1.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      34.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Martlesham and Orwell
      B Normanston
      Violent Crime
      409 ↓3%
      326 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      61 ↓26%
      123 ↑73%
      Other Theft
      83 ↑28%
      41 ↓27%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↑5%
      51 ↑28%
      Burglary
      23 ↓32%
      37 ↑48%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      81 ↓26%
      80 ↑8%
      Drugs
      36 ↓12%
      12 ↓50%
      Public Order
      79 ↓7%
      39 ↓9%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      5 ↓29%
      Shoplifting
      140 ↓5%
      77 ↓46%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓33%
      5 ↑67%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓57%
      18 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑50%
      8 ↑14%
      Other Crime
      151 ↑66%
      18 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      B Normanston is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Martlesham and Orwell safer than Normanston?

      Martlesham and Orwell has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,128 crimes in the last 12 months. Normanston has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 840 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Martlesham and Orwell vs Normanston?

      Martlesham and Orwell shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Normanston shows +1.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Martlesham and Orwell and Normanston?

      In Martlesham and Orwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (409 incidents). In Normanston, it is Violent Crime (326 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Martlesham and Orwell and Normanston?

      Martlesham and Orwell recorded 61 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Normanston recorded 123. 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 Martlesham and Orwell vs Normanston?

      Violent crime in Martlesham and Orwell totalled 409 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 326 in Normanston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Martlesham and Orwell and Normanston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Martlesham and Orwell recorded 1,141 crimes (now 1,128, a change of -1.1%). Normanston recorded 829 crimes previously (now 840, +1.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Martlesham and Orwell and Normanston?

      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. Martlesham and Orwell has a resolution rate of 30.8% and Normanston has 34.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Martlesham and Orwell and Normanston?

      Martlesham and Orwell falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. Normanston is covered by Suffolk Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Martlesham and Orwell and Normanston?

      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 Martlesham and Orwell or Normanston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Martlesham and Orwell and Normanston. 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.