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

Overview of Crime in King's Norton South

The total recorded crimes in King's Norton South, Birmingham, UK in February 2025 are around 147 as per the recent police data. This equates to a King's Norton South crime rate of 4.79 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 South, encompassing approximately 30,718 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (17.46% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
King's Norton South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Owens Croft with total crimes: 6
  • Teviot Grove with total crimes: 6

How safe is King's Norton South?

To understand the safety of King's Norton South, we need to analyze King's Norton South 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 South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 1706 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, King's Norton South recorded fewer crimes than 37 out of 68 other cities.

    • In 2023, King's Norton South had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 1,933 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, King's Norton South 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 South Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the King's Norton South has recorded 147 crimes with crime rate of 4.79 ranking 32th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total King's Norton South crimes were 1,706. The crime rate of King's Norton South in 2024 was 55.54 (year) or 4.63 (month) ranking it 38 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in King's Norton South were around 1,933 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.93 (year) or 5.24 (month) ranking 35 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
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

King's Norton South 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 74 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (79 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (16 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (154 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (88 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (75 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20243
September 20249
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 848 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202574
January 202563
December 202462
November 202460
October 202463
September 202479
July 202459
June 2024154
May 202471
April 202488
March 202475

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20254
December 20246
November 202416
October 202411
September 202410
July 202410
June 202424
May 202418
April 20245
March 20248

A total of 164 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 20259
December 202410
November 202412
October 202410
September 202416
July 202419
June 202426
May 202411
April 202421
March 202415

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20258
December 20242
November 20244
October 202410
September 20248
July 20247
June 202422
May 202410
April 20248
March 20245

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202522
January 202514
December 202412
November 20247
October 202410
September 20247
July 20245
June 202414
May 20244
April 20245
March 202410

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249
March 20249

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20254
December 20249
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
July 20249
June 202412
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20249
October 20243
September 20244
July 20242
June 202414
May 20248
April 20245
March 202415

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
July 20241
June 202416
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations King's Norton South in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Owens Croft (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Teviot Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Shortlands Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Heathside Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Arrow Walk (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
8. Monksway (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Wharf Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Hillmeads Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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