Crime Rate in Norton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norton

The total recorded crimes in Norton, Ryedale, UK in March 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norton crime rate of 1.18 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: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Norton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Wold Street with total crimes: 3
  • Mill Street 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 Ryedale:

    • In 2024, Norton reported a higher crime volume than the Ryedale average, with 587 crimes compared to 393. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Norton witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 8 other cities.

    • In 2023, Norton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ryedale average, with 475 crimes compared to 407. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Norton witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 8 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ryedale, Norton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Norton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Norton has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 1.52 ranking 2th out of 8 in the Ryedale, UK

In 2024, the total Norton crimes were 587. The crime rate of Norton in 2024 was 20.31 (year) or 1.69 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Ryedale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Norton were around 475 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.34 (year) or 1.78 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Ryedale.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ryedale)CrimesRank (Ryedale)CrimesRank (Ryedale)
Sheriff Hutton & Derwent61 1458 3536 1
Helmsley & Sinnington23 7426 5492 2
Kirkbymoorside & Dales34 4477 2462 5
Pickering34 3401 6427 6
Malton31 5446 4467 4
Thornton Dale & Wolds29 6337 7367 8
Amotherby & Ampleforth14 8332 8367 7
Hunmanby & Sherburn (part Ryedale)3 970 968 9

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 (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
October 202417
September 202420
August 202418
July 202426
June 202438
May 202420
April 202419

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
October 20245
September 20247
August 202419
July 202420
June 202432
May 20248
April 20249

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 202414
September 20247
August 20243
July 20246
June 202418
May 20245
April 202413

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 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. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Wold Street (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
3. Mill Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. South Parade (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Dean Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Ryedale Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Malton (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Bower Walk (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Stock Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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