Crime Rate in Norton and Whittington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norton and Whittington

The total recorded crimes in Norton and Whittington, Wychavon, UK in July 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norton and Whittington crime rate of 11.67 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 and Whittington, encompassing approximately 1,541 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Norton and Whittington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swinesherd Way with total crimes: 3
  • Berkeley Close with total crimes: 2
  • Wilmot Walk with total crimes: 2

How safe is Norton and Whittington?

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

  • Relative to Wychavon:

    • In 2024, Norton and Whittington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wychavon average, with 285 crimes compared to 316.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Norton and Whittington witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

    • In 2023, Norton and Whittington had fewer crimes than the Wychavon average, with 266 crimes compared to 311. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Norton and Whittington witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wychavon, Norton and Whittington has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Norton and Whittington Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Norton and Whittington has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 11.67 ranking 20th out of 31 in the Wychavon, UK

In 2024, the total Norton and Whittington crimes were 285. The crime rate of Norton and Whittington in 2024 was 184.84 (year) or 15.40 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Wychavon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Norton and Whittington were around 266 crimes with yearly crime rate of 172.51 (year) or 14.38 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Wychavon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norton and Whittington)CrimesRank (Norton and Whittington)CrimesRank (Norton and Whittington)
Pershore93 21,034 21,161 1
Bengeworth110 11,075 1759 3
Evesham North71 3936 3876 2
Droitwich East63 4543 5662 4
Droitwich West47 5586 4514 6
Little Hampton38 8465 7585 5
Lovett and North Claines29 12514 6424 7
Droitwich South West47 6364 8354 9
Great Hampton42 7295 11267 12
Drakes Broughton28 13339 10378 8
Evesham South23 16347 9353 10
Upton Snodsbury37 9278 13275 11
The Littletons32 10214 17225 16
Droitwich South East31 11244 15129 25
Hartlebury21 17258 14262 14
Dodderhill25 14187 20143 24
Broadway and Wickhamford16 21191 19261 15
Droitwich Central24 15183 22212 19
Pinvin20 19239 16213 18
Harvington and Norton14 23210 18223 17
Badsey20 18146 23158 22
Inkberrow12 25184 21209 20
Honeybourne and Pebworth13 24141 24197 21
Eckington15 22140 25124 26
Bretforton and Offenham9 28118 28148 23
Elmley Castle and Somerville8 30126 26117 27
South Bredon Hill9 2666 32108 28
Ombersley5 31122 2790 30
Fladbury9 2795 3078 32
Bredon4 3294 3195 29
Bowbrook8 29106 2990 31

Norton and Whittington 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 20258
April 20259
March 202516
February 20254
January 202513
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20259
April 20259
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
March 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Norton and Whittington in July 2025

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

1. Swinesherd Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Berkeley Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wilmot Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Oak Turn (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Crookbarrow Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Vimiera Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Disbrowe Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dalziel Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Grandison Gardens (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Pitscottie Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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