Staffordshire Police

Is Norton Canes Safe?

Crime statistics for Norton Canes. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 732 crimes
16 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

732 Crimes (last 12 months)
26.8% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑0.6% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 732 total crimes recorded in Norton Canes

Violent Crime
296 40.4%
Shoplifting
93 12.7%
Vehicle Crime
76 10.4%
Anti-Social Behaviour
73 10%
Public Order
46 6.3%
Other Theft
40 5.5%
Criminal Damage & Arson
34 4.6%
Other Crime
20 2.7%
Burglary
20 2.7%
Drugs
15 2%
Possession of Weapons
11 1.5%
Robbery
7 1%
Bicycle Theft
1 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Norton Canes — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norton Canes safe?

Norton Canes has a CrimeRadar safety score of 16/100, rated High Crime. A total of 732 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 0.6% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Norton Canes are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Norton Canes in the last 12 months?

732 crimes were recorded in Norton Canes in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 0.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (728 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 296 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Norton Canes?

The most common crime in Norton Canes is Violent Crime, with 296 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 40.4% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Norton Canes increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Norton Canes is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 0.6% — from 728 crimes in the previous 12 months to 732 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Norton Canes?

Norton Canes has a safety score of 16 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Norton Canes compare to the Staffordshire Police average?

Norton Canes has a safety score of 16/100, while the Staffordshire Police force area average is 22/100. Norton Canes is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Norton Canes?

26.8% of crimes recorded in Norton Canes resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Staffordshire Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Norton Canes?

296 violent crimes were recorded in Norton Canes in the last 12 months — representing 40.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 73 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Norton Canes last updated?

The crime data for Norton Canes was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Norton Canes with other areas?

You can compare Norton Canes with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.