Crime Rate in Norton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norton

The total recorded crimes in Norton, Bromsgrove, UK in July 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norton crime rate of 0.59 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 Jul were:

  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Norton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Primrose Close with total crimes: 1
  • Birmingham Road 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 areas in the Bromsgrove.

    • 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 areas in the Bromsgrove.

  • 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 July 2025 the Norton has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 0.59 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norton)CrimesRank (Norton)CrimesRank (Norton)
Sidemoor48 3447 5533 1
Wythall West88 1668 1512 2
Belbroughton & Romsley48 4505 2495 3
Sanders Park51 2504 3481 4
Bromsgrove Central35 6465 4472 5
Rubery North42 5357 9314 9
Alvechurch Village30 7390 6389 6
Rock Hill23 11310 10333 7
Avoncroft19 14380 7258 11
Alvechurch South12 18376 8316 8
Lickey Hills27 8240 15198 16
Charford27 9257 11292 10
Catshill North24 10222 16255 12
Aston Fields18 15251 12187 19
Catshill South23 12241 13245 14
Tardebigge20 13240 14254 13
Wythall East10 19145 20201 15
Hagley East9 22189 17196 17
Slideslow12 17142 22142 21
Drakes Cross7 26169 19183 20
Barnt Green & Hopwood10 2092 26103 25
Hollywood8 24144 21135 22
Perryfields9 21100 2585 26
Cofton5 29136 23129 23
Rubery South8 2381 2878 27
Hagley West7 25130 24126 24
Marlbrook6 2887 2767 29
Hill Top7 2775 2970 28
Lowes Hill3 3031 3024 30

Norton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 202514
April 20256
March 20252
February 20255
January 20258
December 20241
November 20248
October 20244
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20256
April 20259
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20243

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 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

High Crime Locations Norton in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
2. Primrose Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Birmingham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Swallows Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
5. Urwin Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Swallows Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Barnsley Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Walton Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Birmingham Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Hospital (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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