Crime in Lightwood North & Normacot: statistics, rates and trends

425 crimes were recorded in Lightwood North & Normacot in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 26% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 189 reports (44% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lightwood North & Normacot has the 2,615th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Lightwood North & Normacot was highest in the year to July 2018 (630 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (338). Over the whole period it fell 33%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lightwood North & Normacot over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+102%) and criminal damage and arson (+50%).

Violence and sexual offences in Lightwood North & Normacot

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lightwood North & Normacot recorded 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 44.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Lightwood North & Normacot

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lightwood North & Normacot recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 102% on the year before. It made up 20.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Lightwood North & Normacot

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lightwood North & Normacot recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Lightwood North & Normacot

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lightwood North & Normacot recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Lightwood North & Normacot

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lightwood North & Normacot recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Lightwood North & Normacot

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lightwood North & Normacot recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Lightwood North & Normacot

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lightwood North & Normacot recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Lightwood North & Normacot

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lightwood North & Normacot recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Lightwood North & Normacot

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lightwood North & Normacot recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Lightwood North & Normacot

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lightwood North & Normacot recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Lightwood North & Normacot

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lightwood North & Normacot recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Lightwood North & Normacot

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lightwood North & Normacot recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Lightwood North & Normacot

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lightwood North & Normacot recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lightwood North & Normacot, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lightwood North & Normacot.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Lightwood North & Normacot over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lightwood North & Normacot over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Lightwood North & Normacot has an estimated population of 7,138. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lightwood North & Normacot sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Lightwood North & Normacot. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.