Crime Rate in Kingswinford North and Wall Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingswinford North and Wall Heath

The total recorded crimes in Kingswinford North and Wall Heath, Dudley, UK in May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingswinford North and Wall Heath crime rate of 2.34 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 Kingswinford North and Wall Heath, encompassing approximately 29,106 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-16.13% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Kingswinford North and Wall Heath?

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

  • Relative to Dudley:

    • In 2024, Kingswinford North and Wall Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dudley average, with 892 crimes compared to 1193.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kingswinford North and Wall Heath recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

    • In 2023, Kingswinford North and Wall Heath had fewer crimes than the Dudley average, with 901 crimes compared to 1,298. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kingswinford North and Wall Heath recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dudley, Kingswinford North and Wall Heath has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Kingswinford North and Wall Heath Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kingswinford North and Wall Heath has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 2.34 ranking 19th out of 23 in the Dudley, UK

In 2024, the total Kingswinford North and Wall Heath crimes were 892. The crime rate of Kingswinford North and Wall Heath in 2024 was 30.65 (year) or 2.55 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Dudley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingswinford North and Wall Heath were around 901 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.96 (year) or 2.58 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Dudley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingswinford North and Wall Heath)CrimesRank (Kingswinford North and Wall Heath)CrimesRank (Kingswinford North and Wall Heath)
Brierley Hill242 12,765 13,129 1
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews179 42,254 22,494 2
St James's199 22,025 51,786 6
St Thomas's198 32,229 32,448 3
Castle and Priory165 52,179 42,221 4
Lye and Stourbridge North153 61,840 61,955 5
Brockmoor and Pensnett133 71,255 71,465 7
Belle Vale110 81,177 81,309 8
Coseley East83 121,158 91,255 9
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood105 91,062 101,137 11
Gornal59 20974 121,236 10
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton84 10844 15931 15
Sedgley79 131,029 111,027 12
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town84 11881 14988 14
Amblecote69 18794 171,024 13
Cradley and Wollescote74 14744 19666 21
Halesowen North74 15765 18866 18
Pedmore and Stourbridge East73 17796 16919 16
Halesowen South73 16680 21805 20
Wordsley48 22711 20833 19
Hayley Green and Cradley South54 21566 22566 24
Norton47 23519 23617 22
Kingswinford South44 24491 24568 23

Kingswinford North and Wall Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) and then Drugs 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 21 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20249
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202531
March 202514
February 202518
January 202516
December 202417
November 202423
October 202416
September 202424
July 202421
June 202444
May 202411

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20257
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
July 20241
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 126 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 202512
February 202510
January 20253
December 202410
November 20249
October 20247
September 202412
July 202416
June 202428
May 20245

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
July 20242
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20254
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 202413

A total of 174 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20258
February 20256
January 20259
December 202414
November 20249
October 202412
September 202461
July 202410
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20245
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20259
February 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

High Crime Locations Kingswinford North and Wall Heath in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kingswinford North and Wall Heath postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Other crime1
6. Oak Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Summer Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
8. Water Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Wolverhampton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Ambergate Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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