WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: North Yorkshire Police Police

Crime in Norton, Ryedale

Comprehensive safety analysis for Norton, localized within Ryedale.

Total Crimes

25
trending_down -28.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

46.7per 1k
trending_down -8.8% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

8,180

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences13
Anti-social Behaviour4
Other Crime2
Public Order2
Criminal Damage & Arson1
Weapons Possession1
Vehicle Crime1
Shoplifting1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Stock Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Wallgates Lane Map
Other crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Winston Court Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Heron Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near South Parade Map
Possession of weapons: 1
1
On or near Commercial Street Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Sutton Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Leahurst Close Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Wayfarings Close Map
Shoplifting: 1
1
On or near Scarborough Road Map
Public order: 1
1

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Local Rank

#6safest in Ryedale

City Average

43.08per 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
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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

JUN24

St Michaels Church Norton Police Drop in Session

meeting

Officers will be on hand to discuss local issues and offer crime prevention advice .

schedule

12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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St Michaels Church Maynard Avenue Norton Stourbridge

JUN25

Pedmore Police surgery

meeting

Your local PCSO will be at Chawn Hill Church to speak to local residents and give advise on any concerns you may have

schedule

1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Chawn Hill, Pedmore, Stourbridge Chawn hill church

JUN25

Police Surgery Norton

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Norton Police Surgery will be held at Iverley View Care Home Norton , this will be attended by local officers who cover the area , we will be on hand to offer help and advice and discuss any local concerns .

schedule

1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Iverley View Care Home Barchester Health Care 168 Norton Road Stourbridge

JUL2

Attend Church Coffee Morning

meeting

Attend local church coffee morning for the members to discuss any concerns/issues they may have

schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Amblecote Community Church Brettell Lane Stourbridge

JUL12

Police Surgery Wollaston

meeting

Police Surgery will be held at Wollaston Village Community Hall between 11;00-12;00. Officers will be on hand to offer help and advice and discuss local issues in the area.

schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Wollaston Village Community Hall Bridgnorth Road Wollaston

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