WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: West Midlands Police Police

Norton Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Norton, localized within dudley.

Total Crimes

34
trending_down -30.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

35.67per 1k
trending_down -0.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

11,859

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Shoplifting11
Violence & Sexual Offences10
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Vehicle Crime3
Drug Offences1
Burglary1
Public Order1
Anti-social Behaviour1
Weapons Possession1
Theft from Person1
Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near A451 Map
Shoplifting: 7Theft from the person: 1
8
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 4
4
On or near Morning Pines Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Craufurd Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Carver Gardens Map
Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Gigmill Way Map
Drugs: 1Possession of weapons: 1
2
On or near Park Road West Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Covert Lane Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Hall Street Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Oldfield Drive Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within dudley district.

Local Rank

#1safest in dudley

National Safety

Top 15%Safest

City Average

75.26per 1k

Local Policing

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

Engagement Events

MAY19

Drop in surgery with Talking tables

meeting

Drop in surgery with Talking tables , An opportunity to raise and issues/concerns with your local Police team

schedule

10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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ELTON CENTRE ST JOHNS ROAD STOURBRIDGE

MAY20

Police Drop In - Norton Church

meeting

Drop in centre for those attending Church Service to discuss and chat with police about local issues. PC's 8879 26888

schedule

11:30 AM — 1:30 PM

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St Michaels Church, Maynard Ave, Norton, Stourbridge

MAY21

Pedmore Police Surgery

meeting

Officer's will be at the location to speak to residents on a one to one basis and discuss any concerns in the area.

schedule

1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Chawn Hill Church Chawn Hill Pedmore Stourbridge

JUL21

Drop in surgery with Talking tables

meeting

Drop in surgery with Talking tables , An opportunity to raise and issues/concerns with your local Police team

schedule

10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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ELTON CENTRE ST JOHNS ROAD STOURBRIDGE

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