Total Crime Rate
19.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
12.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Norton Springs area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Norton Canes , and the 31st lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Cannock Chase .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Norton Springs (WS11 9TX) in the last 12 months was 19.4 per 1,000 residents and was 77.2% lower than the Norton Canes average (85.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Robbery ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Norton Springs (WS11 9TX), the main crime hotspot is near Wallace Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Norton Canes| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Gainsbrook Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Broadoaks Close | — |
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