Crime Rate in Norwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norwood

The total recorded crimes in Norwood, Sefton, UK in May 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norwood crime rate of 1.57 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 Norwood, encompassing approximately 39,578 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Norwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hartwood Road with total crimes: 4
  • Scott Street with total crimes: 3
  • Bengarth Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Norwood?

To understand the safety of Norwood, we need to analyze Norwood crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Sefton:

    • In 2024, Norwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sefton average, with 1076 crimes compared to 1251.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Norwood witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

    • In 2023, Norwood had fewer crimes than the Sefton average, with 975 crimes compared to 1,201. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Norwood recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sefton, Norwood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Norwood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Norwood has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 1.57 ranking 16th out of 21 in the Sefton, UK

In 2024, the total Norwood crimes were 1,076. The crime rate of Norwood in 2024 was 27.19 (year) or 2.27 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Sefton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Norwood were around 975 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.63 (year) or 2.05 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Sefton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norwood)CrimesRank (Norwood)CrimesRank (Norwood)
Linacre264 13,113 23,138 1
Duke's238 23,632 12,678 2
Derby166 31,851 32,004 3
Church112 101,495 61,613 4
Molyneux145 41,758 41,352 8
St Oswald129 61,605 51,520 5
Netherton and Orrell137 51,454 71,458 7
Ford120 71,386 81,512 6
Kew119 81,154 101,161 10
Litherland107 111,223 91,244 9
Cambridge116 91,020 121,039 11
Harington82 12629 18672 17
Ainsdale57 18711 16816 13
Sudell71 14830 13697 16
Manor78 13783 15815 14
Victoria55 19825 14788 15
Blundellsands69 15587 20591 20
Birkdale62 17653 17659 18
Meols32 21606 19604 19
Ravenmeols46 20577 21580 21
Park27 22560 22496 22

Norwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 543 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202528
March 202543
February 202526
January 202535
December 202429
November 202452
October 202437
September 202433
August 202467
July 202451
June 202468
May 202438

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 202513
December 20244
November 20244
October 202411
September 20247
August 20249
July 202410
June 202418
May 202413

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 202419
July 202416
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 202411
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 202412

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
June 20242

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
September 20248
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20259
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20248
July 20248
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20248
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Norwood in May 2025

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

1. Hartwood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
2. Scott Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Bengarth Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Bretton Fold (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tarleton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Vernon Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Bispham Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Beech Grove (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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