Crime Rate in Norman: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norman

The total recorded crimes in Norman, Ashford, UK in July 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norman crime rate of 10.23 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (53.12% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Norman Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kimberley Way with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

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 areas in the Ashford.

    • 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 areas in the Ashford.

  • 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 July 2025 the Norman has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 10.23 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norman)CrimesRank (Norman)CrimesRank (Norman)
Victoria184 12,389 11,774 1
Beaver80 3879 2907 2
Willesborough81 2830 3774 3
Aylesford & East Stour75 5738 5727 4
Stanhope33 8588 7659 6
Furley53 6647 6571 7
Bockhanger41 7568 8515 8
Weald Central24 13424 9410 9
Repton33 9297 11333 10
Goat Lees22 15322 10303 11
Washford32 10208 17287 12
Tenterden South30 11294 12235 16
Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry29 12244 15181 18
Weald South23 14293 13275 13
Roman21 16249 14253 14
Upper Weald16 19224 16246 15
Charing14 22203 18207 17
Rolvenden & Tenterden West21 17154 22144 23
Tenterden North20 18170 21152 21
Bircholt9 29145 24165 19
Bybrook8 32184 19161 20
Tenterden St Michael's8 34173 2092 33
Isle of Oxney16 20144 25129 25
Godinton15 2194 3290 34
Wye with Hinxhill9 28153 23151 22
Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield14 23108 2970 37
Biddenden13 25133 28137 24
Downs North13 24137 26105 30
Highfield3 38105 30125 26
Singleton East13 2693 33118 27
Weald North8 33135 27108 29
Park Farm South10 2797 31100 31
Park Farm North3 3790 34109 28
Downs West9 3044 3945 39
Kennington9 3188 3595 32
Conningbrook & Little Burton Farm6 3568 3876 35
Singleton West2 3976 3672 36
Saxon Shore6 3668 3762 38

Norman Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 202511
April 202522
March 202517
February 202510
January 202515
December 20249
November 20249
October 20249
September 202411
August 202418

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 414 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202532
May 202536
April 202520
March 202536
February 202524
January 202533
December 202444
November 202450
October 202430
September 202425
August 202435

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Norman in July 2025

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

1. Kimberley Way (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Theft from the person1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Providence Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Beaver Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Hampden Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1

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