Cleveland Police

Is Norton Central Safe?

Crime statistics for Norton Central. Based on official UK Police data, updated July 2026.

Last 12 months: August 2025 – July 2026 2,241 crimes
3 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,241 Crimes (last 12 months)
25.2% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑134.4% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 2,241 total crimes recorded in Norton Central

Violent Crime
847 37.8%
Anti-Social Behaviour
356 15.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
221 9.9%
Public Order
155 6.9%
Burglary
122 5.4%
Other Theft
120 5.4%
Vehicle Crime
105 4.7%
Drugs
83 3.7%
Other Crime
81 3.6%
Shoplifting
77 3.4%
Robbery
37 1.7%
Possession of Weapons
24 1.1%
Bicycle Theft
8 0.4%
Theft from Person
5 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Norton Central — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norton Central safe?

Norton Central has a CrimeRadar safety score of 3/100, rated High Crime. A total of 2,241 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 134.4% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Norton Central are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Norton Central in the last 12 months?

2,241 crimes were recorded in Norton Central in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 134.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (956 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 847 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Norton Central?

The most common crime in Norton Central is Violent Crime, with 847 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 37.8% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Norton Central increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Norton Central is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 134.4% — from 956 crimes in the previous 12 months to 2,241 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Norton Central?

Norton Central has a safety score of 3 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Norton Central compare to the Cleveland Police average?

Norton Central has a safety score of 3/100, while the Cleveland Police force area average is 16/100. Norton Central is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Norton Central?

25.2% of crimes recorded in Norton Central resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Cleveland Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Norton Central?

847 violent crimes were recorded in Norton Central in the last 12 months — representing 37.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 356 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Norton Central last updated?

The crime data for Norton Central was last updated in July 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Norton Central with other areas?

You can compare Norton Central with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: July 2026.