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 February 2026 are around 160 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brandwood & King's Heath crime rate of 2.51 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-17.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (17.39% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
Brandwood & King's Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wynfield Gardens with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • A435 with total crimes: 12

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Brandwood & King's Heath)CrimesRank (Brandwood & King's Heath)CrimesRank (Brandwood & King's Heath)
LadywoodNA NA24,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery QuarterNA NA7,485 27,784 2
NechellsNA NA5,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & HighgateNA NA6,566 36,053 4
Acocks GreenNA NA4,439 54,609 5
Stockland GreenNA NA4,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile CrossNA NA3,794 73,799 7
HarborneNA NA3,244 93,666 8
North EdgbastonNA NA3,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath EastNA NA3,091 103,342 10
Bromford & Hodge HillNA NA2,637 202,988 11
ErdingtonNA NA2,863 112,861 14
Perry BarrNA NA2,775 152,912 12
Bartley GreenNA NA2,842 122,832 15
Bournville & CotteridgeNA NA2,787 142,898 13
AstonNA NA2,794 132,611 19
MoseleyNA NA2,774 162,814 16
SheldonNA NA2,744 172,804 17
KingstandingNA NA2,549 212,701 18
Sutton TrinityNA NA2,673 182,456 23
Longbridge & West HeathNA NA2,639 192,522 21
Bordesley GreenNA NA2,545 222,529 20
Weoley & Selly OakNA NA2,383 252,488 22
HandsworthNA NA2,441 232,398 25
Hall Green NorthNA NA1,918 352,286 26
Alum RockNA NA2,360 262,214 28
SparkhillNA NA2,070 292,281 27
NewtownNA NA2,149 271,965 34
Yardley West & StechfordNA NA2,097 282,117 30
BillesleyNA NA1,928 342,155 29
Frankley Great ParkNA NA2,042 301,667 42
QuintonNA NA1,932 332,104 31
EdgbastonNA NA2,015 311,553 49
NorthfieldNA NA1,695 392,077 32
Bournbrook & Selly ParkNA NA1,963 321,570 47
Handsworth WoodNA NA1,722 372,037 33
King's Norton SouthNA NA1,706 381,933 35
Small HeathNA NA1,652 401,872 36
HolyheadNA NA1,791 361,764 39
OscottNA NA1,485 471,825 37
Tyseley & Hay MillsNA NA1,637 411,800 38
Pype HayesNA NA1,520 451,746 40
HeartlandsNA NA1,548 441,678 41
Sutton VeseyNA NA1,603 421,656 43
BirchfieldNA NA1,557 431,569 48
Ward EndNA NA1,406 501,637 44
LozellsNA NA1,518 461,600 45
South YardleyNA NA1,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath WestNA NA1,447 481,375 52
Highter's HeathNA NA1,405 511,392 50
Shard EndNA NA1,293 531,382 51
Sutton ReddicapNA NA1,296 521,370 53
Castle ValeNA NA1,215 561,334 54
Perry CommonNA NA1,290 541,275 57
Garretts GreenNA NA1,098 591,313 55
StirchleyNA NA1,266 551,158 60
King's Norton NorthNA NA1,194 581,281 56
Gravelly HillNA NA1,197 571,263 58
Sutton Walmley & MinworthNA NA1,041 611,247 59
Druids Heath & MonyhullNA NA1,052 601,141 61
Allens CrossNA NA869 641,111 62
Rubery & RednalNA NA933 621,083 63
Yardley EastNA NA921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde GreenNA NA742 65730 65
Sutton Four OaksNA NA623 66645 66
Hall Green SouthNA NA452 68519 67
Sutton RoughleyNA NA472 67516 68
Sutton Mere GreenNA NA426 69492 69

Brandwood & King's Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (49 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (82 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202610
December 202512
November 20257
October 20256
September 202512
August 202520
July 202523
June 202517
May 202519
April 202538
March 202518
February 202517

A total of 919 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 70.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202646
January 202656
December 202573
November 202563
October 202575
September 202569
August 202582
July 202588
June 202582
May 202585
April 202587
March 202566
February 202547

A total of 169 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20265
December 202513
November 202513
October 202516
September 202514
August 202514
July 202513
June 202518
May 202510
April 202515
March 20258
February 202518

A total of 191 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202610
December 20259
November 202512
October 202511
September 202512
August 202516
July 202524
June 202521
May 202515
April 202515
March 202513
February 202514

A total of 136 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202617
December 202511
November 20258
October 20258
September 202512
August 20258
July 202516
June 202513
May 20258
April 202510
March 202510
February 20256

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20253
October 20254
September 20252
August 20253
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 174 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202613
December 202512
November 20258
October 20257
September 202510
August 202514
July 202517
June 202519
May 202512
April 202515
March 202512
February 202519

A total of 216 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202624
December 202520
November 202510
October 202510
September 202515
August 202521
July 202516
June 202513
May 202519
April 202521
March 202518
February 202519

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20253
November 20255
October 20257
September 202512
August 20254
July 20252
June 202511
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 350 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202627
January 202623
December 202533
November 202538
October 202550
September 202549
August 202531
July 202522
June 202517
May 202512
April 202524
March 202514
February 202510

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20255
November 20252
October 20254
September 20253
August 20256
July 20254
May 202510
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 56 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20256
November 20255
October 20251
September 20256
August 20254
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20254
November 20254
October 20254
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20251
October 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252

High Crime Locations Brandwood & King's Heath in February 2026

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

1. Wynfield Gardens (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting15
Burglary1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. A435 (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. High Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bank Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Frome Way (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Abbots Road (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Drugs1

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