Crime in Norton Canes: statistics, rates and trends
707 crimes were recorded in Norton Canes in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Norton Canes at a glance
- Crime trends in Norton Canes
- Types of crime in Norton Canes
- Norton Canes compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Norton Canes
- Streets with the most crime in Norton Canes
- What happened after crimes were reported in Norton Canes
- Demographics of Norton Canes
- Questions about crime in Norton Canes
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (277), anti-social behaviour (99) and shoplifting (76) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 690th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Norton Canes | Cannock Chase | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 707 | 8,966 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.2 | 86.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,400 | 104,088 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Norton Canes peaked in the year to August 2022 (914 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (582). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 707 | 75.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 693 | 73.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 709 | 75.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 784 | 83.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 914 | 97.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 582 | 61.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 734 | 78.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 636 | 67.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 697 | 74.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 68 |
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 56 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 62 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
Compared with England and Wales, Norton Canes recorded notably more vehicle crime (56% above the national rate) and other crime (36% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (43% below) and public order (38% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 64 to 99 and shoplifting rose from 60 to 76.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 277 | 29.5 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 10.5 | 15.4 | +55% |
| Shoplifting | 76 | 8.1 | 8.5 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 73 | 7.8 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Other theft | 40 | 4.3 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Public order | 39 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Norton Canes; the highest is Bloxwich (110.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay (54.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Norton Canes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burntwood | 1,907 | 64.3 | -15% |
| Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay | 896 | 54.9 | -27% |
| Cannock | 5,179 | 82.1 | +9% |
| Brownhills | 2,235 | 107.0 | +42% |
| Pelsall | 658 | 68.8 | -9% |
| Rushall and Shelfield | 832 | 74.6 | -1% |
| Bloxwich | 6,029 | 110.6 | +47% |
| Aldridge | 975 | 62.2 | -17% |
Norton Canes is the one area listed within Norton Canes, with 75.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Canes | Neighbourhood | 9,400 | 707 | 75.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Norton Canes over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Victoria Court” (67).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Victoria Court | 67 |
| On or near Knights Court | 52 |
| On or near Cherry Brook | 45 |
| On or near Brownhills Road | 36 |
| On or near Blenheim Road | 35 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Greyhound Croft | 19 |
| On or near Harrier Way | 18 |
| On or near Norton Hall Lane | 18 |
| On or near The Stables | 17 |
Of the 608 crimes in Norton Canes with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 99 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 232 | 38.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 194 | 31.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 81 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Norton Canes has an estimated population of 9,400 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Norton Canes average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Norton Canes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Norton Canes a safe place to live?
Norton Canes recorded 75.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 690th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Norton Canes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 277 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (99).
Is crime in Norton Canes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Norton Canes was up 2% on the year before: 707 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 693 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Norton Canes?
About 9,400 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Norton Canes?
Norton Canes is policed by Staffordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.