Crime Rate in Norman: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norman

The total recorded crimes in Norman, Ashford, UK in March 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norman crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Norman, encompassing approximately 7,329 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Norman Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Kimberley Way with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

How safe is Norman?

To understand the safety of Norman, we need to analyze Norman crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Norman reported a higher crime volume than the Ashford average, with 782 crimes compared to 324. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Norman witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 38 other cities.

    • In 2023, Norman experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ashford average, with 688 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Norman witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 38 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ashford, Norman has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Norman Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Norman has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 9.82 ranking 2th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Norman crimes were 782. The crime rate of Norman in 2024 was 106.69 (year) or 8.89 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Norman were around 688 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.86 (year) or 7.82 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashford)CrimesRank (Ashford)CrimesRank (Ashford)
Victoria179 12,389 11,774 1
Beaver68 3879 2907 2
Willesborough56 5830 3774 3
Aylesford & East Stour43 7738 5727 4
Bockhanger60 4568 8515 8
Stanhope54 6588 7659 6
Furley35 9647 6571 7
Weald Central36 8424 9410 9
Repton33 10297 11333 10
Goat Lees23 15322 10303 11
Upper Weald33 11224 16246 15
Washford15 20208 17287 12
Tenterden South31 13294 12235 16
Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry32 12244 15181 18
Weald South23 16293 13275 13
Roman20 17249 14253 14
Charing26 14203 18207 17
Bybrook18 18184 19161 20
Bircholt10 26145 24165 19
Tenterden St Michael's16 19173 2092 33
Tenterden North5 33170 21152 21
Highfield12 21105 30125 26
Wye with Hinxhill8 30153 23151 22
Rolvenden & Tenterden West9 29154 22144 23
Conningbrook & Little Burton Farm12 2268 3876 35
Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield11 23108 2970 37
Biddenden10 24133 28137 24
Isle of Oxney10 25144 25129 25
Downs North9 28137 26105 30
Singleton East4 3893 33118 27
Weald North10 27135 27108 29
Park Farm North5 3290 34109 28
Park Farm South4 3697 31100 31
Kennington7 3188 3595 32
Godinton4 3594 3290 34
Saxon Shore4 3468 3762 38
Singleton West4 3776 3672 36
Downs West3 3944 3945 39

Norman Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (36 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (33 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (50 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (35 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (62 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 422 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202524
January 202533
December 202444
November 202450
October 202430
September 202425
August 202435
July 202417
June 202462
May 202427
April 202439

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202510
January 202515
December 20249
November 20249
October 20249
September 202411
August 202418
July 202413
June 202426
May 202411
April 202410

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
April 20243

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
July 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Norman in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Norman postcode area is presented below.

1. Kimberley Way (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting16
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Beaver Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hampden Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Lower Denmark Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Park Place (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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