WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: West Midlands Police Police

King's Norton South Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for King's Norton South, localized within Birmingham.

Total Crimes

140
trending_up +40.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

109.22per 1k
trending_up +3.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

11,576

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences70
Shoplifting12
Public Order12
Criminal Damage & Arson9
Anti-social Behaviour8
Other Theft8
Vehicle Crime5
Weapons Possession5
Other Crime5
Robbery4
Burglary2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Thistle Green Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Violence and sexual offences: 4Shoplifting: 2
12
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 8Robbery: 2Burglary: 1
11
On or near Mersey Grove Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Public order: 2
7
On or near Teviot Grove Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Shoplifting: 1Possession of weapons: 1
6
On or near Shortlands Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Dove Gardens Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Owens Croft Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2
On or near Campion Close Map
Other crime: 1Other theft: 1
2
On or near Tay Grove Map
Possession of weapons: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Parking Area Map
Robbery: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2

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City Ranking

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Local Rank

#41safest in Birmingham

National Safety

Top 18%Riskiest

City Average

114.31per 1k

Local Policing

Kings Norton

West Midlands Police

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Local Priorities

Vehicle Crime - An increase in theft of motor vehicles within the Kings Norton ward and wider constituency area.

Issued: 6 May 2026

Status Update

The local dedicated neighbourhood officers will be paying attention and conducting patrols in key locations. Officers will be working closely with partners to identify those involved and prevent further offending. There is a lot of crime prevention vehicle crime advice available on the WMP website - consider using steering locks even if only popping into a shop or visiting a friend for a short time. If you have any information of who may be involved please inform us via 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. Your local PCSOs are available if you would like any further advice.

Actioned: 6 May 2026

Report of vehicles speeding on certain roads across the ward. Of note Shannon Rd and Wychall Lane

Issued: 6 May 2026

Status Update

Officers will be conducting patrols in these area and will take appropriate action where required. Local officers are also trained to carry out Community Speedwatch with local volunteers. A new speedwatch group has been formed ( Kings Norton Community Speedwatch Group ) and will be conducting speed checks during May - we will be reporting back on the results. If you are interested in joining or setting up a community speedwatch - please drop your local PCSOs a line via the website details.

Actioned: 6 May 2026

Reports of ASB at the location involving large groups of youths.

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

Report reports of youths causing ASB have been reported. The local team will be engaging with the community to provide support and advice. Officers will be increasing patrols and taking appropriate action against those involved and responsible. ** If you have any information of those involved please call WMP or Crimestoppers on 0800555111 ( Anonymously ).

Actioned: 6 May 2026

Engagement Events

MAY22

PCSO Baber meets the community ( Kings Norton Library)

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Local PCSOs will attend the location and be available for discussions with the local community and provide prevention advice. We look forward to meeting the local community.

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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Kings Norton Library,Kings Norton B30 3EU

JUN1

PCSO Baber meets the community

meeting

Awaiting details of June's meeting - Time, Date, Location to follow.
Local PCSOs will attend the location and be available for discussions with the local community and provide prevention advice. We look forward to meeting the local community.

schedule

12:00 AM — 12:00 AM

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Awaiting details of June's meeting - Time, Date, Location to follow.

JUL1

PCSO Baber meets the community

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Awaiting details of July's meeting - Time, Date, Location to follow.
Local PCSOs will attend the location and be available for discussions with the local community and provide prevention advice. We look forward to meeting the local community.

schedule

12:00 AM — 12:00 AM

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Awaiting detail's of the meeting - these will be posted soon.

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