Crime Rate in Brandwood & King's Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brandwood & King's Heath

The total recorded crimes in Brandwood & King's Heath, Birmingham, UK in July 2025 are around 237 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brandwood & King's Heath crime rate of 3.72 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Brandwood & King's Heath, encompassing approximately 63,653 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (88) incidents (7.32% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
Brandwood & King's Heath Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 26
  • High Street with total crimes: 12
  • Kelverdale Grove with total crimes: 8

How safe is Brandwood & King's Heath?

To understand the safety of Brandwood & King's Heath, we need to analyze Brandwood & King's Heath crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Brandwood & King's Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 2389 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Brandwood & King's Heath witnessed more crimes than 45 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Brandwood & King's Heath had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 2,419 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Brandwood & King's Heath witnessed more crimes than 45 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, Brandwood & King's Heath has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Brandwood & King's Heath Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brandwood & King's Heath has recorded 237 crimes with crime rate of 3.72 ranking 19th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Brandwood & King's Heath crimes were 2,389. The crime rate of Brandwood & King's Heath in 2024 was 37.53 (year) or 3.13 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brandwood & King's Heath were around 2,419 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.00 (year) or 3.17 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brandwood & King's Heath)CrimesRank (Brandwood & King's Heath)CrimesRank (Brandwood & King's Heath)
Ladywood2,352 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter613 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells501 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate544 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green383 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green348 74,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross361 63,794 73,799 7
Harborne267 143,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston307 83,318 83,513 9
Bournville & Cotteridge301 92,787 142,898 13
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East298 113,091 103,342 10
Perry Barr299 102,775 152,912 12
Bromford & Hodge Hill277 122,637 202,988 11
Erdington258 152,863 112,861 14
Bartley Green252 162,842 122,832 15
Aston230 222,794 132,611 19
Sutton Trinity270 132,673 182,456 23
Moseley244 182,774 162,814 16
Sheldon220 242,744 172,804 17
Longbridge & West Heath244 172,639 192,522 21
Kingstanding198 272,549 212,701 18
Bordesley Green180 312,545 222,529 20
Quinton237 201,932 332,104 31
Yardley West & Stechford236 212,097 282,117 30
Weoley & Selly Oak169 352,383 252,488 22
Handsworth208 262,441 232,398 25
Alum Rock223 232,360 262,214 28
Sparkhill209 252,070 292,281 27
Hall Green North142 431,918 352,286 26
Newtown178 322,149 271,965 34
Bournbrook & Selly Park198 281,963 321,570 47
Billesley175 331,928 342,155 29
Heartlands194 291,548 441,678 41
Frankley Great Park190 302,042 301,667 42
Edgbaston153 382,015 311,553 49
Northfield152 391,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood170 341,722 372,037 33
King's Norton South148 411,706 381,933 35
Small Heath150 401,652 401,872 36
Holyhead113 491,791 361,764 39
Tyseley & Hay Mills158 361,637 411,800 38
Oscott147 421,485 471,825 37
Lozells156 371,518 461,600 45
Pype Hayes129 461,520 451,746 40
Sutton Vesey102 541,603 421,656 43
Birchfield141 441,557 431,569 48
Ward End112 511,406 501,637 44
Highter's Heath135 451,405 511,392 50
South Yardley113 501,444 491,596 46
Sutton Reddicap125 471,296 521,370 53
Balsall Heath West124 481,447 481,375 52
Shard End101 551,293 531,382 51
Perry Common106 521,290 541,275 57
Garretts Green106 531,098 591,313 55
Castle Vale100 561,215 561,334 54
Stirchley89 601,266 551,158 60
King's Norton North84 621,194 581,281 56
Gravelly Hill91 581,197 571,263 58
Rubery & Rednal92 57933 621,083 63
Sutton Walmley & Minworth84 631,041 611,247 59
Allens Cross90 59869 641,111 62
Druids Heath & Monyhull86 611,052 601,141 61
Yardley East65 65921 63906 64
Sutton Four Oaks72 64623 66645 66
Sutton Wylde Green51 66742 65730 65
Hall Green South35 69452 68519 67
Sutton Roughley37 67472 67516 68
Sutton Mere Green36 68426 69492 69

Brandwood & King's Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 88 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (85 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (84 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202517
May 202519
April 202538
March 202518
February 202517
January 20257
December 202415
November 202413
October 202428
September 20249

A total of 187 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202521
May 202515
April 202515
March 202513
February 202514
January 202513
December 202421
November 20249
October 202426
September 202416

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202513
May 20258
April 202510
March 202510
February 20256
January 202517
December 202410
November 202412
October 20249
September 202414

A total of 808 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202588
June 202582
May 202585
April 202587
March 202566
February 202547
January 202574
December 202463
November 202463
October 202469
September 202484

A total of 174 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202519
May 202512
April 202515
March 202512
February 202519
January 202519
December 202416
November 202414
October 202415
September 202416

A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 147 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202518
May 202510
April 202515
March 20258
February 202518
January 202512
December 202423
November 20249
October 202413
September 20248

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
October 20243
September 20246

A total of 189 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202513
May 202519
April 202521
March 202518
February 202519
January 202518
December 202410
November 202416
October 202418
September 202421

A total of 179 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202517
May 202512
April 202524
March 202514
February 202510
January 202513
December 202416
November 202422
October 202414
September 202415

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202511
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20242

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 202510
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Brandwood & King's Heath in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Brandwood & King's Heath postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total26
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. High Street (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Kelverdale Grove (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Wynfield Gardens (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dawberry Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
10. Waldrons Moor (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1

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