Crime Rate in Norton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norton

The total recorded crimes in Norton, Bromsgrove, UK in February 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norton crime rate of 0.28 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 Norton, encompassing approximately 28,906 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Norton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grosvenor Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Riverside Close with total crimes: 1
  • Barnsley Hall Drive with total crimes: 1

How safe is Norton?

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

  • Relative to Bromsgrove:

    • In 2024, Norton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bromsgrove average, with 185 crimes compared to 252.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Norton recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Norton had fewer crimes than the Bromsgrove average, with 188 crimes compared to 242. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Norton recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bromsgrove, Norton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Norton Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Norton has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 1.49 ranking 25th out of 29 in the Bromsgrove, UK

In 2024, the total Norton crimes were 185. The crime rate of Norton in 2024 was 20.31 (year) or 1.69 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Norton were around 188 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.34 (year) or 1.78 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bromsgrove)CrimesRank (Bromsgrove)CrimesRank (Bromsgrove)
Sidemoor32 2447 5533 1
Wythall West85 1668 1512 2
Belbroughton & Romsley29 4505 2495 3
Sanders Park26 6504 3481 4
Bromsgrove Central29 3465 4472 5
Lickey Hills27 5240 15198 16
Alvechurch Village16 13390 6389 6
Rock Hill22 9310 10333 7
Avoncroft25 8380 7258 11
Rubery North25 7357 9314 9
Alvechurch South10 21376 8316 8
Charford17 12257 11292 10
Catshill North22 10222 16255 12
Tardebigge20 11240 14254 13
Aston Fields14 15251 12187 19
Catshill South12 17241 13245 14
Slideslow15 14142 22142 21
Wythall East14 16145 20201 15
Hagley East9 22189 17196 17
Hagley West11 18130 24126 24
Drakes Cross11 19169 19183 20
Hollywood10 20144 21135 22
Cofton9 23136 23129 23
Perryfields8 24100 2585 26
Barnt Green & Hopwood6 2792 26103 25
Rubery South7 2681 2878 27
Marlbrook5 2987 2767 29
Hill Top5 2875 2970 28
Lowes Hill3 3031 3024 30

Norton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Possession of weapons saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20258
December 20241
November 20248
October 20244
September 202411
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20243
June 20242
March 20242

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20246

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242

High Crime Locations Norton in February 2025

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

1. Grosvenor Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Riverside Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Barnsley Hall Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Hillside Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Swallows Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Birmingham Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. All Saints Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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