Crime Rate in Norton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norton

The total recorded crimes in Norton, Dudley, UK in March 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norton crime rate of 1.52 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Norton Crime Hotspots

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

  • A451 with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Lyttelton Road with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Norton has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 1.52 ranking 22th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dudley)CrimesRank (Dudley)CrimesRank (Dudley)
Brierley Hill224 22,765 13,129 1
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews233 12,254 22,494 2
St Thomas's170 62,229 32,448 3
Lye and Stourbridge North197 31,840 61,955 5
Castle and Priory179 52,179 42,221 4
St James's195 42,025 51,786 6
Brockmoor and Pensnett105 91,255 71,465 7
Sedgley113 71,029 111,027 12
Belle Vale111 81,177 81,309 8
Coseley East102 101,158 91,255 9
Gornal79 13974 121,236 10
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood87 121,062 101,137 11
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton93 11844 15931 15
Amblecote61 20794 171,024 13
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath67 17892 13901 17
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town71 15881 14988 14
Halesowen South72 14680 21805 20
Pedmore and Stourbridge East62 18796 16919 16
Cradley and Wollescote67 16744 19666 21
Halesowen North62 19765 18866 18
Wordsley49 21711 20833 19
Hayley Green and Cradley South44 23566 22566 24
Kingswinford South37 24491 24568 23

Norton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202518
January 202517
December 20249
November 202415
October 202416
September 20245
July 20244
June 202412
May 202418
April 20247

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 202410
October 20244
September 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20259
January 202514
December 202413
November 20247
October 202414
September 202416
July 202415
June 202424
May 202417
April 202411

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20242

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Norton in March 2025

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

1. A451 (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Other theft3
3. Lyttelton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
4. The Broadway (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
5. Linden Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
6. Shenstone Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Princes Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Poplar Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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