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 2025 are around 162 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brandwood & King's Heath crime rate of 2.55 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: (47) incidents (-36.49% decrease)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
Brandwood & King's Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Wynfield Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Millbrook Road with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Brandwood & King's Heath has recorded 162 crimes with crime rate of 2.55 ranking 29th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birmingham)CrimesRank (Birmingham)CrimesRank (Birmingham)
Ladywood1,736 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter524 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells422 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate470 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green331 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green280 64,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross274 73,794 73,799 7
Harborne269 83,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston249 93,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East222 113,091 103,342 10
Sutton Trinity225 102,673 182,456 23
Bromford & Hodge Hill211 142,637 202,988 11
Erdington210 162,863 112,861 14
Perry Barr218 122,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green163 282,842 122,832 15
Bournville & Cotteridge208 172,787 142,898 13
Aston190 222,794 132,611 19
Moseley212 132,774 162,814 16
Bordesley Green211 152,545 222,529 20
Sheldon208 182,744 172,804 17
Kingstanding195 212,549 212,701 18
Longbridge & West Heath201 202,639 192,522 21
Alum Rock202 192,360 262,214 28
Weoley & Selly Oak127 412,383 252,488 22
Handsworth146 332,441 232,398 25
Edgbaston189 232,015 311,553 49
Bournbrook & Selly Park184 241,963 321,570 47
Newtown172 252,149 271,965 34
Hall Green North129 401,918 352,286 26
Frankley Great Park168 262,042 301,667 42
Sparkhill142 352,070 292,281 27
Yardley West & Stechford166 272,097 282,117 30
Billesley133 381,928 342,155 29
Quinton160 301,932 332,104 31
Handsworth Wood148 311,722 372,037 33
Northfield125 431,695 392,077 32
King's Norton South147 321,706 381,933 35
Holyhead143 341,791 361,764 39
Small Heath127 421,652 401,872 36
Sutton Reddicap138 361,296 521,370 53
Oscott93 531,485 471,825 37
Tyseley & Hay Mills134 371,637 411,800 38
Heartlands130 391,548 441,678 41
Pype Hayes106 481,520 451,746 40
Sutton Vesey99 501,603 421,656 43
Birchfield107 461,557 431,569 48
Ward End97 521,406 501,637 44
Shard End116 441,293 531,382 51
Lozells98 511,518 461,600 45
Gravelly Hill116 451,197 571,263 58
South Yardley84 571,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath West107 471,447 481,375 52
Perry Common104 491,290 541,275 57
Highter's Heath86 561,405 511,392 50
Castle Vale90 541,215 561,334 54
Garretts Green76 601,098 591,313 55
Stirchley70 641,266 551,158 60
Sutton Walmley & Minworth86 551,041 611,247 59
King's Norton North77 591,194 581,281 56
Druids Heath & Monyhull80 581,052 601,141 61
Allens Cross76 61869 641,111 62
Rubery & Rednal73 62933 621,083 63
Yardley East72 63921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green40 65742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks27 68623 66645 66
Sutton Roughley33 66472 67516 68
Hall Green South31 67452 68519 67
Sutton Mere Green25 69426 69492 69

Brandwood & King's Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (136 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (76 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (73 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202512
December 202423
November 20249
October 202413
September 20248
July 202418
June 202430
May 20243
April 202412
March 20248

A total of 188 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202519
January 202519
December 202416
November 202414
October 202415
September 202416
July 202419
June 202426
May 202417
April 202417
March 202410

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 20257
December 202415
November 202413
October 202428
September 20249
July 202425
June 202448
May 202417
April 202413
March 202419

A total of 202 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202513
December 202421
November 20249
October 202426
September 202416
July 202413
June 202440
May 202416
April 202413
March 202421

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243

A total of 827 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202547
January 202574
December 202463
November 202463
October 202469
September 202484
July 202474
June 2024136
May 202476
April 202468
March 202473

A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202517
December 202410
November 202412
October 20249
September 202414
July 202413
June 202430
May 202420
April 202412
March 20247

A total of 188 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202519
January 202518
December 202410
November 202416
October 202418
September 202421
July 202412
June 202430
May 202413
April 202415
March 202416

A total of 234 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202513
December 202416
November 202422
October 202414
September 202415
July 202426
June 202444
May 202435
April 202419
March 202420

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
October 20243
September 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242

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

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wynfield Gardens (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Millbrook Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. High Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Institute Road (Map)
Total6
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Kings Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Brandwood Park Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft4
Burglary1
8. Lifford Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
9. Sunderton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Alcester Road South (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

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