Crime Rate in King's Norton North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in King's Norton North

The total recorded crimes in King's Norton North, Birmingham, UK in February 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a King's Norton North crime rate of 2.86 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 King's Norton North, encompassing approximately 26,949 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (5.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
King's Norton North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Headley Croft with total crimes: 9
  • Beech Hurst with total crimes: 7
  • Westcroft Grove with total crimes: 7

How safe is King's Norton North?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, King's Norton North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 1194 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, King's Norton North recorded fewer crimes than 57 out of 68 other cities.

    • In 2023, King's Norton North had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 1,281 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, King's Norton North recorded fewer crimes than 55 out of 68 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

King's Norton North Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the King's Norton North has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 2.86 ranking 59th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total King's Norton North crimes were 1,194. The crime rate of King's Norton North in 2024 was 44.30 (year) or 3.69 (month) ranking it 58 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in King's Norton North were around 1,281 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.53 (year) or 3.96 (month) ranking 56 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
Brandwood & King's Heath162 292,389 242,419 24
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
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

King's Norton North 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 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (1 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 202411
September 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246

A total of 524 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202539
January 202537
December 202442
November 202435
October 202442
September 202463
July 202442
June 202496
May 202462
April 202425
March 202441

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202512
December 20246
November 202411
October 20248
September 20243
July 20248
June 202416
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 202420
May 20248
April 20241
March 20245

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20255
November 20249
October 202413
September 20248
July 202410
June 202422
May 20246
April 20242
March 202410

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20257
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20241
July 202410
June 202416
May 202412
April 20245
March 202423

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20258
December 20246
November 202413
October 202413
September 202411
July 20248
June 202424
May 202416
April 20245
March 20247

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 202418
March 20244

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20243
September 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243

High Crime Locations King's Norton North in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the King's Norton North postcode area is presented below.

1. Headley Croft (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Beech Hurst (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. Westcroft Grove (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parsons Mews (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Woodglade Croft (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
7. Kinlet Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Vardon Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Lakehouse Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Blossomfield Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1

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