Crime in Norton, Dudley: statistics, rates and trends
456 crimes were recorded in Norton, Dudley in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Norton, Dudley
- Questions about crime in Norton, Dudley
- About this data
456 crimes were recorded in Norton, Dudley in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 174 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Norton, Dudley has the 3,478th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Norton, Dudley | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 456 | 26,511 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.9 | 79.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,715 | 331,930 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Norton, Dudley was highest in the year to July 2021 (790 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (456). 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 456 | 38.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 538 | 45.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 551 | 47.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 567 | 48.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 617 | 52.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 790 | 67.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 584 | 49.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 526 | 44.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 678 | 57.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Norton, Dudley 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 other theft (+43%) and vehicle crime (+10%). The largest falls were in burglary (-60%) and shoplifting (-54%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 174 | 14.9 | 0.43 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 5.2 | 0.63 | -54% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 4.5 | 0.92 | +10% |
| Other theft | 43 | 3.7 | 0.57 | +43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 2.0 | 0.13 | -42% |
| Public order | 22 | 1.9 | 0.28 | +144% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.6 | 0.46 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 0.97 | +22% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.6 | 0.18 | +600% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.5 | 0.24 | -60% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.15 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -71% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Norton, Dudley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Norton, Dudley recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 38.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Norton, Dudley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Norton, Dudley recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Norton, Dudley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Norton, Dudley recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Norton, Dudley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Norton, Dudley recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Norton, Dudley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Norton, Dudley recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Norton, Dudley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Norton, Dudley recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Norton, Dudley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Norton, Dudley recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 144% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Norton, Dudley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Norton, Dudley recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Norton, Dudley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Norton, Dudley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Norton, Dudley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Norton, Dudley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Norton, Dudley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Norton, Dudley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Norton, Dudley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Norton, Dudley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Norton, Dudley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Norton, Dudley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Norton, Dudley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Norton, Dudley 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Norton, Dudley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Norton, Dudley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Norton, Dudley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wollaston & Stourbridge Town | 758 | 63.6 | +63% |
| Pedmore & Stourbridge East | 619 | 44.1 | +13% |
| Lye & Stourbridge North | 1,701 | 131.9 | +239% |
| Amblecote | 805 | 53.3 | +37% |
| Wordsley North | 593 | 43.3 | +11% |
| Brierley Hill & Wordsley South | 2,485 | 157.9 | +306% |
| Cradley North & Wollescote | 676 | 57.5 | +48% |
| Kingswinford South | 503 | 41.7 | +7% |
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 Norton, Dudley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A451 | 56 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 43 |
| On or near Gigmill Way | 23 |
| On or near Lyttelton Road | 18 |
| On or near Prospect Row | 16 |
| On or near Kempton Way | 14 |
| On or near Caslon Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Manor Lane | 11 |
| On or near Supermarket | 11 |
| On or near Morning Pines | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Norton, Dudley 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 182 | 39.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 148 | 32.5% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 9.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 5.5% |
| Not recorded | 23 | 5.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% |
Norton, Dudley has an estimated population of 11,715. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Norton, Dudley sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Norton, Dudley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.4% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% |
| Private rented homes | 7.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Norton, Dudley a safe place to live?
Norton, Dudley recorded 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Norton, Dudley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (61).
Is crime in Norton, Dudley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Norton, Dudley was down 15% on the year before: 456 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 538 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Norton, Dudley?
Norton, Dudley is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Norton, Dudley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.