WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: West Midlands Police Police

Crime in Norton, Dudley

Comprehensive safety analysis for Norton, localized within Dudley.

Total Crimes

36
trending_up +5.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

34.74per 1k
trending_down -2.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

11,859

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences14
Shoplifting9
Other Theft4
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Anti-social Behaviour2
Public Order1
Vehicle Crime1
Burglary1
Weapons Possession1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near A451 Map
Shoplifting: 7Drugs: 1
8
On or near Gigmill Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1Possession of weapons: 1
4
On or near Petrol Station Map
Other theft: 3
3
On or near Larkhill Road Map
Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Hall Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 1
1
On or near Kempton Way Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Norton Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Mary Stevens Close Map
Shoplifting: 1
1
On or near Supermarket Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Dudley district.

Local Rank

#1safest in Dudley

National Safety

Top 19%Safest

City Average

74.65per 1k

Local Policing

Stourbridge, Pedmore and Wollaston

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Local Priorities

Homelessness / Begging - Stourbridge High Street

Issued: 1 Jun 2026

Status Update

•A joint working approach with joint patrols has been completed with DMBC Homelessness Team and offering a joint approach of support such as housing/benefits support to individuals
•Proactive arrest completed for breach of Community Protection Notice
•Community Behaviour Order application completed for two of the prolific offenders of homelessness and begging
•Joint working with Safer Travel colleagues and also bus station manager and staff to support the transient community
•Working with the Ryemarket staff and management in relation to ASB in the Car Park.
•Application submitted for Public Space Protection Order

Results so far:

Affected an arrest for breach of previous Begging order to remove persistent offender from the High street
•Charged a number of repeat shoplifters which were some repeats on Stourbridge High Street
Joint working with the local Businesses and also Cllrs in order to educate members of the public in giving money to local rough sleepers

The officers will continue to tackle these ASB issues and reduce crime in Stourbridge and they are committed to making the town a safe and welcoming place for the local community.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Speeding
ASB driving
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Issued: 1 Jun 2026

Status Update

•Pedmore and Stourbridge East / Norton & Wollaston and Stourbridge Town / ring road

. A number of new Community Speedwatch groups have been set up around Pedmore and Norton and Wollaston has a successful established groups that carry out regular checks.
. Working with colleagues from the Special Constabulary supporting in speeding around the Ring Road and warning letters sent.
Dates to be arranged with local community speed watch groups for speed watch sessions to take place in June and JUly with dates and locations to be confirmed
WMP Road safety team regularly patrol Stourbridge Ring road

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Drug Misuse

Issued: 1 Jun 2026

Status Update

•Catch and take Positive actions on anyone taking/dealing drugs to progress the positive recent arrests
•Work with intelligence and community in key locations
•High Visibility patrols in key location
•Plain Clothes Patrols
•Working with local support agencies in offering support for Drug Misuse

Results:

•Joint working with Lye/Amblecote Neighbourhood Team in supporting and also catching those dealing and using.
•ANPR/Traffic Operation conducted around Stourbridge Ring Road and proactive work around Drug dealing/Misuse
•Off Road Bike Op conducted across the DY LPA with a number of bikes seized and person/s reported.
Joint working with the local Businesses and also Cllrs in order to educate members of the public in giving money to local rough sleepers
Weekend patrols pf Stourbridge High from 00:00 until 04:00 dealing with violent crime and drug use

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUN16

Police Surgery Wollaston

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Police surgery will be held at Ruskin Glass Centre Cafe Wollaston between 10:30-12:00 , Officers will be on hand to offer help and advice and take about local concerns in the area .

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10:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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Ruskin Glass Centre Cafe Wollaston Road Wollaston

JUN16

Cuppa with a Coppa

meeting

Joining with talking tables a very attended get together at the age concern buildings. A valuable event as it enables elderly local residents discuss any issues/concerns they have

schedule

10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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Elton Centre St Johns Rd Stourbridge

JUN16

Norton Police Drop in Session

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Police will be on hand to discuss local issues and offer crime prevention advice.

schedule

12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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Doveton House Love Lane Stourbridge

JUN24

St Michaels Church Norton Police Drop in Session

meeting

Officers will be on hand to discuss local issues and offer crime prevention advice .

schedule

12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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St Michaels Church Maynard Avenue Norton Stourbridge

JUN25

Pedmore Police surgery

meeting

Your local PCSO will be at Chawn Hill Church to speak to local residents and give advise on any concerns you may have

schedule

1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Chawn Hill, Pedmore, Stourbridge Chawn hill church

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