Crime Rate in Norton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norton

The total recorded crimes in Norton, Dudley, UK in July 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norton crime rate of 1.28 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Norton Crime Hotspots

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

  • A451 with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Lyttelton Road 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 Dudley:

    • In 2024, Norton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dudley average, with 519 crimes compared to 1193.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Norton recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

    • In 2023, Norton had fewer crimes than the Dudley average, with 617 crimes compared to 1,298. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Norton recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dudley, 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 37 crimes with crime rate of 0.59 ranking 24th out of 23 in the Dudley, UK

In 2024, the total Norton crimes were 519. The crime rate of Norton in 2024 was 20.31 (year) or 1.69 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Dudley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Norton were around 617 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.34 (year) or 1.78 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Dudley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norton)CrimesRank (Norton)CrimesRank (Norton)
Brierley Hill242 12,765 13,129 1
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews189 42,254 22,494 2
St Thomas's232 22,229 32,448 3
St James's204 32,025 51,786 6
Castle and Priory184 52,179 42,221 4
Lye and Stourbridge North154 61,840 61,955 5
Brockmoor and Pensnett121 71,255 71,465 7
Belle Vale120 81,177 81,309 8
Coseley East103 101,158 91,255 9
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood109 91,062 101,137 11
Gornal85 12974 121,236 10
Sedgley67 171,029 111,027 12
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton86 11844 15931 15
Amblecote62 19794 171,024 13
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath55 21892 13901 17
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town78 13881 14988 14
Cradley and Wollescote72 14744 19666 21
Hayley Green and Cradley South70 15566 22566 24
Pedmore and Stourbridge East68 16796 16919 16
Halesowen North66 18765 18866 18
Wordsley56 20711 20833 19
Halesowen South50 22680 21805 20
Kingswinford South39 23491 24568 23

Norton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (15 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202524
May 202515
April 202511
March 202516
February 20259
January 202514
December 202413
November 20247
October 202414
September 202416

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 202516
April 20256
March 202513
February 202518
January 202517
December 20249
November 202415
October 202416
September 20245

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
April 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
April 20258
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 202410
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
September 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 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. A451 (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Lyttelton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Studley Gate (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Orwell Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Park Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. Field Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Farlands Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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