Crime in Norton, Ryedale
Comprehensive safety analysis for Norton, localized within Ryedale.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Wayfarings Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Shoplifting: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Drugs: 1Other theft: 1Possession of weapons: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Malton Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Shoplifting: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Malton Bus Station Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3 | 3 |
| On or near South Parade Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Wold Street Map | Drugs: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Wallgates Lane Map | Shoplifting: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Church Street Map | Drugs: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Bazeley'S Lane Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Farm View Map | Public order: 1 | 1 |
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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
silly exhausts
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
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10:30 AM — 11:30 AM
ELTON CENTRE ST JOHNS ROAD STOURBRIDGE
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