Newmarket vs Normanston

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Newmarket Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Normanston Suffolk Constabulary

      Newmarket vs Normanston Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Newmarket
      Suffolk Constabulary
      1,672 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.8% trend
      32.6% 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 Newmarket
      B Normanston
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,672
      840
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,642
      829
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.8%
      ↑1.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.6%
      34.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newmarket
      B Normanston
      Violent Crime
      695 ↑2%
      326 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      84 ↓1%
      123 ↑73%
      Other Theft
      95 ↓38%
      41 ↓27%
      Vehicle Crime
      65 ↓17%
      51 ↑28%
      Burglary
      72 ↑18%
      37 ↑48%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      165 ↑28%
      80 ↑8%
      Drugs
      63 ↓2%
      12 ↓50%
      Public Order
      133 ↑24%
      39 ↓9%
      Robbery
      15 ↑88%
      5 ↓29%
      Shoplifting
      174 ↓1%
      77 ↓46%
      Theft from Person
      17 ↑21%
      5 ↑67%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑38%
      18 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑31%
      8 ↑14%
      Other Crime
      38 ↓16%
      18 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      B Normanston is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newmarket safer than Normanston?

      Newmarket has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,672 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 Newmarket vs Normanston?

      Newmarket shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.8% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Newmarket and Normanston?

      In Newmarket, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (695 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 Newmarket and Normanston?

      Newmarket recorded 84 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 Newmarket vs Normanston?

      Violent crime in Newmarket totalled 695 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 Newmarket and Normanston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newmarket recorded 1,642 crimes (now 1,672, a change of +1.8%). Normanston recorded 829 crimes previously (now 840, +1.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newmarket 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. Newmarket has a resolution rate of 32.6% and Normanston has 34.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newmarket and Normanston?

      Newmarket 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 Newmarket 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 Newmarket or Normanston on a crime map?

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

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