Crime Rate in Norton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norton

The total recorded crimes in Norton, Bromsgrove, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norton crime rate of 0.90 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Norton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mallow Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Townsend Avenue with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Norton has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 1.63 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norton)CrimesRank (Norton)CrimesRank (Norton)
Sidemoor37 3447 5533 1
Wythall West67 1668 1512 2
Belbroughton & Romsley48 2505 2495 3
Sanders Park33 5504 3481 4
Bromsgrove Central35 4465 4472 5
Alvechurch Village23 12390 6389 6
Alvechurch South32 6376 8316 8
Rock Hill27 10310 10333 7
Avoncroft27 9380 7258 11
Rubery North31 7357 9314 9
Charford31 8257 11292 10
Catshill North19 15222 16255 12
Aston Fields9 23251 12187 19
Tardebigge16 16240 14254 13
Catshill South22 13241 13245 14
Lickey Hills19 14240 15198 16
Wythall East15 18145 20201 15
Hagley East15 17189 17196 17
Drakes Cross11 20169 19183 20
Marlbrook15 1987 2767 29
Slideslow10 22142 22142 21
Hollywood6 27144 21135 22
Cofton11 21136 23129 23
Hagley West2 30130 24126 24
Rubery South9 2481 2878 27
Barnt Green & Hopwood6 2692 26103 25
Perryfields7 25100 2585 26
Hill Top6 2875 2970 28
Lowes Hill6 2931 3024 30

Norton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20246

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20256
March 20252
February 20255
January 20258
December 20241
November 20248
October 20244
September 202411
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
September 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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
June 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Mallow Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Townsend Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Walton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Mounts Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Primrose Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Grosvenor Gardens (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
8. Swallows Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Urwin Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Swallows Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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