Crime Rate in Kingstanding: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingstanding

The total recorded crimes in Kingstanding, Birmingham, UK in February 2026 are around 159 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingstanding crime rate of 2.22 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (-14.13% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
Kingstanding Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westward Close with total crimes: 7
  • King Charles Court with total crimes: 7
  • Petersham Road with total crimes: 6

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Kingstanding)CrimesRank (Kingstanding)CrimesRank (Kingstanding)
LadywoodNA NA24,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery QuarterNA NA7,485 27,784 2
NechellsNA NA5,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & HighgateNA NA6,566 36,053 4
Acocks GreenNA NA4,439 54,609 5
Stockland GreenNA NA4,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile CrossNA NA3,794 73,799 7
HarborneNA NA3,244 93,666 8
North EdgbastonNA NA3,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath EastNA NA3,091 103,342 10
Bromford & Hodge HillNA NA2,637 202,988 11
ErdingtonNA NA2,863 112,861 14
Perry BarrNA NA2,775 152,912 12
Bartley GreenNA NA2,842 122,832 15
Bournville & CotteridgeNA NA2,787 142,898 13
AstonNA NA2,794 132,611 19
MoseleyNA NA2,774 162,814 16
SheldonNA NA2,744 172,804 17
Sutton TrinityNA NA2,673 182,456 23
Longbridge & West HeathNA NA2,639 192,522 21
Bordesley GreenNA NA2,545 222,529 20
Weoley & Selly OakNA NA2,383 252,488 22
HandsworthNA NA2,441 232,398 25
Brandwood & King's HeathNA NA2,389 242,419 24
Hall Green NorthNA NA1,918 352,286 26
Alum RockNA NA2,360 262,214 28
SparkhillNA NA2,070 292,281 27
NewtownNA NA2,149 271,965 34
Yardley West & StechfordNA NA2,097 282,117 30
BillesleyNA NA1,928 342,155 29
Frankley Great ParkNA NA2,042 301,667 42
QuintonNA NA1,932 332,104 31
EdgbastonNA NA2,015 311,553 49
NorthfieldNA NA1,695 392,077 32
Bournbrook & Selly ParkNA NA1,963 321,570 47
Handsworth WoodNA NA1,722 372,037 33
King's Norton SouthNA NA1,706 381,933 35
Small HeathNA NA1,652 401,872 36
HolyheadNA NA1,791 361,764 39
OscottNA NA1,485 471,825 37
Tyseley & Hay MillsNA NA1,637 411,800 38
Pype HayesNA NA1,520 451,746 40
HeartlandsNA NA1,548 441,678 41
Sutton VeseyNA NA1,603 421,656 43
BirchfieldNA NA1,557 431,569 48
Ward EndNA NA1,406 501,637 44
LozellsNA NA1,518 461,600 45
South YardleyNA NA1,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath WestNA NA1,447 481,375 52
Highter's HeathNA NA1,405 511,392 50
Shard EndNA NA1,293 531,382 51
Sutton ReddicapNA NA1,296 521,370 53
Castle ValeNA NA1,215 561,334 54
Perry CommonNA NA1,290 541,275 57
Garretts GreenNA NA1,098 591,313 55
StirchleyNA NA1,266 551,158 60
King's Norton NorthNA NA1,194 581,281 56
Gravelly HillNA NA1,197 571,263 58
Sutton Walmley & MinworthNA NA1,041 611,247 59
Druids Heath & MonyhullNA NA1,052 601,141 61
Allens CrossNA NA869 641,111 62
Rubery & RednalNA NA933 621,083 63
Yardley EastNA NA921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde GreenNA NA742 65730 65
Sutton Four OaksNA NA623 66645 66
Hall Green SouthNA NA452 68519 67
Sutton RoughleyNA NA472 67516 68
Sutton Mere GreenNA NA426 69492 69

Kingstanding Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 94 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (117 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (90 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (94 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 94.85 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202679
January 202692
December 202594
November 202573
October 2025117
September 202590
August 202594
July 202573
June 2025116
May 202590
April 2025117
March 202598
February 2025100

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202614
December 20255
November 202510
October 202512
September 202513
August 202512
July 202513
June 202521
May 202519
April 202512
March 202510
February 202511

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20264
December 20258
November 20259
October 202512
September 20258
August 20257
July 202511
June 20255
May 202512
April 20259
March 20254
February 202512

A total of 168 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 20268
December 20257
November 202514
October 20258
September 202518
August 202514
July 202522
June 202511
May 202515
April 202514
March 202514
February 20259

A total of 69 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20267
December 20254
November 20255
October 20259
September 20256
August 20254
July 20258
June 20253
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 20269
December 202512
November 20256
October 202511
September 20254
August 202513
July 202517
June 202514
May 202517
April 202511
March 202510
February 20259

A total of 241 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202614
December 202521
November 202517
October 202521
September 202519
August 202530
July 202512
June 202521
May 202519
April 202528
March 202514
February 202512

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20267
December 20254
November 20259
October 20255
September 202510
August 202511
July 20253
June 20256
May 20257
April 20258
March 20252
February 20257

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20262
December 20255
November 20254
October 20257
September 20255
August 202511
July 20256
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20269
December 20253
November 20257
October 20254
September 20251
August 20253
July 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20253
November 20252
October 202511
September 20257
August 202516
July 202522
June 202518
May 202519
April 202520
March 202510
February 202522

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20252
November 20256
October 20252
September 20254
August 20255
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20254
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251

High Crime Locations Kingstanding in February 2026

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

1. Westward Close (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. King Charles Court (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Petersham Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Moor Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Aylesbury Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Gainford Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
8. Chinley Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Maple Drive (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Robbery1
10. Dulwich Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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