Crime Rate in Kingstanding: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingstanding

The total recorded crimes in Kingstanding, Birmingham, UK in July 2025 are around 198 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingstanding crime rate of 2.77 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 Kingstanding, encompassing approximately 71,581 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (-37.07% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)
Kingstanding Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chinley Grove with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

How safe is Kingstanding?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Kingstanding reported a higher crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 2,549 crimes compared to 2,449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kingstanding witnessed more crimes than 48 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Kingstanding experienced a greater number of crimes than the Birmingham average, with 2,701 crimes compared to 2,516. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kingstanding witnessed more crimes than 51 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, Kingstanding has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Kingstanding Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Kingstanding has recorded 198 crimes with crime rate of 2.77 ranking 27th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Kingstanding crimes were 2,549. The crime rate of Kingstanding in 2024 was 35.61 (year) or 2.97 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingstanding were around 2,701 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.73 (year) or 3.14 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingstanding)CrimesRank (Kingstanding)CrimesRank (Kingstanding)
Ladywood2,352 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter613 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells501 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate544 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green383 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green348 74,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross361 63,794 73,799 7
Harborne267 143,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston307 83,318 83,513 9
Bournville & Cotteridge301 92,787 142,898 13
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East298 113,091 103,342 10
Perry Barr299 102,775 152,912 12
Bromford & Hodge Hill277 122,637 202,988 11
Erdington258 152,863 112,861 14
Bartley Green252 162,842 122,832 15
Aston230 222,794 132,611 19
Sutton Trinity270 132,673 182,456 23
Moseley244 182,774 162,814 16
Sheldon220 242,744 172,804 17
Longbridge & West Heath244 172,639 192,522 21
Brandwood & King's Heath237 192,389 242,419 24
Bordesley Green180 312,545 222,529 20
Quinton237 201,932 332,104 31
Yardley West & Stechford236 212,097 282,117 30
Weoley & Selly Oak169 352,383 252,488 22
Handsworth208 262,441 232,398 25
Alum Rock223 232,360 262,214 28
Sparkhill209 252,070 292,281 27
Hall Green North142 431,918 352,286 26
Newtown178 322,149 271,965 34
Bournbrook & Selly Park198 281,963 321,570 47
Billesley175 331,928 342,155 29
Heartlands194 291,548 441,678 41
Frankley Great Park190 302,042 301,667 42
Edgbaston153 382,015 311,553 49
Northfield152 391,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood170 341,722 372,037 33
King's Norton South148 411,706 381,933 35
Small Heath150 401,652 401,872 36
Holyhead113 491,791 361,764 39
Tyseley & Hay Mills158 361,637 411,800 38
Oscott147 421,485 471,825 37
Lozells156 371,518 461,600 45
Pype Hayes129 461,520 451,746 40
Sutton Vesey102 541,603 421,656 43
Birchfield141 441,557 431,569 48
Ward End112 511,406 501,637 44
Highter's Heath135 451,405 511,392 50
South Yardley113 501,444 491,596 46
Sutton Reddicap125 471,296 521,370 53
Balsall Heath West124 481,447 481,375 52
Shard End101 551,293 531,382 51
Perry Common106 521,290 541,275 57
Garretts Green106 531,098 591,313 55
Castle Vale100 561,215 561,334 54
Stirchley89 601,266 551,158 60
King's Norton North84 621,194 581,281 56
Gravelly Hill91 581,197 571,263 58
Rubery & Rednal92 57933 621,083 63
Sutton Walmley & Minworth84 631,041 611,247 59
Allens Cross90 59869 641,111 62
Druids Heath & Monyhull86 611,052 601,141 61
Yardley East65 65921 63906 64
Sutton Four Oaks72 64623 66645 66
Sutton Wylde Green51 66742 65730 65
Hall Green South35 69452 68519 67
Sutton Roughley37 67472 67516 68
Sutton Mere Green36 68426 69492 69

Kingstanding Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (116 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (90 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (117 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (98 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 100 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (88 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 (88 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20259
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20249

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202514
May 202517
April 202511
March 202510
February 20259
January 20254
December 20245
November 202412
October 202411
September 202415

A total of 136 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202511
May 202515
April 202514
March 202514
February 20259
January 20256
December 202414
November 202416
October 20247
September 20248

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202518
May 202519
April 202520
March 202510
February 202522
January 20257
December 202416
November 202418
October 202414
September 202415

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20257
April 20258
March 20252
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 202412
October 202414
September 202415

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 202512
April 20259
March 20254
February 202512
January 202515
December 20242
November 20249
October 202410
September 202412

A total of 1020 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 92.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202573
June 2025116
May 202590
April 2025117
March 202598
February 2025100
January 202564
December 202496
November 202490
October 202488
September 202488

A total of 173 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202521
May 202519
April 202528
March 202514
February 202512
January 20259
December 202417
November 202416
October 202416
September 20249

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20259
December 20243
November 20244
September 20242

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202521
May 202519
April 202512
March 202510
February 202511
January 20251
December 202413
November 20249
October 20248
September 202411

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 202410

High Crime Locations Kingstanding in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kingstanding postcode area is presented below.

1. Chinley Grove (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Danesbury Crescent (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
5. Beckenham Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
6. Charlton Road (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Cranbourne Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Sandwood Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
9. Streatham Grove (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Finchley Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5

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