Normanston vs Westgate and St. Margaret’s

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Normanston Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Westgate and St. Margaret’s Suffolk Constabulary

      Normanston vs Westgate and St. Margaret’s Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Normanston
      Suffolk Constabulary
      840 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      34.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Westgate and St. Margaret’s
      Suffolk Constabulary
      1,922 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.3% trend
      34.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Normanston
      B Westgate and St. Margaret’s
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      840
      1,922
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      829
      1,774
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.3%
      ↑8.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.2%
      34.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Normanston
      B Westgate and St. Margaret’s
      Violent Crime
      326 ↑9%
      719 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      123 ↑73%
      134 ↑18%
      Other Theft
      41 ↓27%
      115 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      51 ↑28%
      129 ↑8%
      Burglary
      37 ↑48%
      48 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      80 ↑8%
      154 ↓11%
      Drugs
      12 ↓50%
      73 ↑35%
      Public Order
      39 ↓9%
      117 ↓17%
      Robbery
      5 ↓29%
      15 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      77 ↓46%
      299 ↑205%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑67%
      16 ↓6%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↑0%
      31 ↑63%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑14%
      37 ↑42%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓5%
      35 ↑6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Normanston is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Normanston safer than Westgate and St. Margaret’s?

      Normanston has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 840 crimes in the last 12 months. Westgate and St. Margaret’s has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,922 crimes. Normanston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Normanston vs Westgate and St. Margaret’s?

      Normanston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Westgate and St. Margaret’s shows +8.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Normanston and Westgate and St. Margaret’s?

      In Normanston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (326 incidents). In Westgate and St. Margaret’s, it is Violent Crime (719 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Normanston and Westgate and St. Margaret’s?

      Normanston recorded 123 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westgate and St. Margaret’s recorded 134. 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 Normanston vs Westgate and St. Margaret’s?

      Violent crime in Normanston totalled 326 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 719 in Westgate and St. Margaret’s. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Normanston and Westgate and St. Margaret’s in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Normanston recorded 829 crimes (now 840, a change of +1.3%). Westgate and St. Margaret’s recorded 1,774 crimes previously (now 1,922, +8.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Normanston and Westgate and St. Margaret’s?

      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. Normanston has a resolution rate of 34.2% and Westgate and St. Margaret’s has 34.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Normanston and Westgate and St. Margaret’s?

      Normanston falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. Westgate and St. Margaret’s 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 Normanston and Westgate and St. Margaret’s?

      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 Normanston or Westgate and St. Margaret’s on a crime map?

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

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