Crime in Norton, Dudley: statistics, rates and trends
472 crimes were recorded in Norton, Dudley in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Norton, Dudley at a glance
- Crime trends in Norton, Dudley
- Types of crime in Norton, Dudley
- Norton, Dudley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Norton, Dudley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Norton, Dudley
- Demographics of Norton, Dudley
- Questions about crime in Norton, Dudley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (172), shoplifting (68) and vehicle crime (53) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,440th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Norton, Dudley | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 472 | 26,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.3 | 80.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,715 | 331,930 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Norton, Dudley of any year here (472 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 472 | 40.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 546 | 46.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 539 | 46.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 553 | 47.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 632 | 53.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 767 | 65.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 591 | 50.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 545 | 46.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 665 | 56.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 62 |
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (88% below) and public order (69% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 33 to 42, while burglary fell from 47 to 21 and anti-social behaviour fell from 44 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 172 | 14.7 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 5.8 | 8.5 | -46% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 4.5 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Other theft | 42 | 3.6 | 6.4 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 3.2 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Public order | 24 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 1.8 | 15.4 | -52% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.8 | 3.6 | -55% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Norton, Dudley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Norton, Dudley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wollaston & Stourbridge Town | 769 | 64.6 | +60% |
| Pedmore & Stourbridge East | 611 | 43.5 | +8% |
| Lye & Stourbridge North | 1,723 | 133.6 | +232% |
| Amblecote | 797 | 52.8 | +31% |
| Wordsley North | 599 | 43.7 | +9% |
| Brierley Hill & Wordsley South | 2,515 | 159.8 | +297% |
| Cradley North & Wollescote | 660 | 56.1 | +39% |
| Kingswinford South | 507 | 42.1 | +4% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Norton, Dudley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “A451” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A451 | 53 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 45 |
| On or near Gigmill Way | 25 |
| On or near Lyttelton Road | 18 |
| On or near Prospect Row | 18 |
| On or near Kempton Way | 14 |
| On or near Manor Lane | 12 |
| On or near Supermarket | 11 |
| On or near Caslon Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Francis Road | 10 |
Of the 451 crimes in Norton, Dudley with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 21 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 185 | 41.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 159 | 35.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Norton, Dudley has an estimated population of 11,715 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (7.6%, against 20.3%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and more retired residents (32%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Norton, Dudley average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Norton, Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Norton, Dudley a safe place to live?
Norton, Dudley recorded 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,440th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Norton, Dudley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 172 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (68).
Is crime in Norton, Dudley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Norton, Dudley was down 14% on the year before: 472 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 546 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Norton, Dudley?
About 11,715 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Norton, Dudley?
Norton, Dudley is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.