Crime in Norwood: statistics, rates and trends
860 crimes were recorded in Norwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
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860 crimes were recorded in Norwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 423 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Norwood has the 2,689th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Norwood | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 860 | 24,388 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.9 | 85.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,865 | 286,281 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Norwood was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,222 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (860). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 860 | 57.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 905 | 60.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 979 | 65.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,018 | 68.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,222 | 82.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,127 | 75.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,112 | 74.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 986 | 66.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,103 | 74.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 100 |
| June 2026 | 76 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 75 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 63 |
| September 2025 | 64 |
| August 2025 | 77 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Norwood 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 vehicle crime (+23%) and other theft (+19%). The largest falls were in burglary (-28%) and drugs (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 423 | 28.5 | 0.83 | -6% |
| Public order | 87 | 5.9 | 0.88 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 3.6 | 0.54 | -8% |
| Other theft | 51 | 3.4 | 0.54 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 3.4 | 0.22 | -7% |
| Drugs | 47 | 3.2 | 0.97 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 2.9 | 0.59 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 2.8 | 0.33 | -15% |
| Other crime | 35 | 2.4 | 1.11 | +17% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.2 | 0.34 | -28% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 0.48 | +75% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.16 | -85% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Norwood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Norwood recorded 423 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 49.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Norwood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Norwood recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Norwood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Norwood recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Norwood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Norwood recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Norwood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Norwood recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Norwood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Norwood recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Norwood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Norwood recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Norwood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Norwood recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Norwood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Norwood recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Norwood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Norwood recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Norwood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Norwood recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Norwood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Norwood recorded 2 reports 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 85% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Norwood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Norwood recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Norwood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Norwood.
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 Norwood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 34 |
| On or near Wavell Close | 26 |
| On or near Lawson Street | 24 |
| On or near Back Forest Road | 23 |
| On or near Bretton Fold | 22 |
| On or near Rosebery Street | 22 |
| On or near Bispham Road | 20 |
| On or near Princes Gardens | 17 |
| On or near St Luke'S Road | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Norwood 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 387 | 45.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 195 | 22.7% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 11.4% |
| Not recorded | 50 | 5.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Norwood has an estimated population of 14,865. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Norwood sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Norwood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.3% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% |
| Private rented homes | 22.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.1% |
Is Norwood a safe place to live?
Norwood recorded 57.9 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 Norwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 423 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (87).
Is crime in Norwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Norwood was down 5% on the year before: 860 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 905 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Norwood?
Norwood is policed by Merseyside. 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 Norwood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.