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 January 2026 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingswinford North and Wall Heath crime rate of 1.68 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dandy Bank Road with total crimes: 4
  • Summer Street with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping 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 January 2026 the Kingswinford North and Wall Heath has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 1.68 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Kingswinford North and Wall Heath)CrimesRank (Kingswinford North and Wall Heath)CrimesRank (Kingswinford North and Wall Heath)
Brierley Hill204 12,765 13,129 1
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews151 32,254 22,494 2
St James's152 22,025 51,786 6
St Thomas's136 52,229 32,448 3
Castle and Priory142 42,179 42,221 4
Lye and Stourbridge North125 61,840 61,955 5
Brockmoor and Pensnett123 71,255 71,465 7
Belle Vale108 81,177 81,309 8
Coseley East86 91,158 91,255 9
Gornal78 13974 121,236 10
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood80 121,062 101,137 11
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton84 10844 15931 15
Sedgley60 161,029 111,027 12
Amblecote84 11794 171,024 13
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town70 14881 14988 14
Halesowen North67 15765 18866 18
Pedmore and Stourbridge East53 17796 16919 16
Cradley and Wollescote50 18744 19666 21
Wordsley42 20711 20833 19
Halesowen South34 22680 21805 20
Hayley Green and Cradley South38 21566 22566 24
Norton21 24519 23617 22
Kingswinford South31 23491 24568 23

Kingswinford North and Wall Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202617
December 202520
November 202519
October 202517
September 202517
August 202516
July 202516
June 202520
May 202526
April 202531
March 202514
February 202518

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20255
November 20259
October 20255
September 20256
August 20254
July 20256
June 20255
May 202511
April 20253
March 202512
February 202510

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20251
November 20251
October 20259
September 20255
August 20254
July 20253
June 20256
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
October 20254
September 20255
August 20254
July 20254
June 20257
May 20251
April 20251
March 20259
February 20252

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
August 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
November 20252
October 20258
September 20254
August 20251
July 20252
May 20256
April 20252
March 20257
February 20257

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20255
November 20254
October 20254
September 20259
August 20254
July 20256
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20259
November 20253
October 20256
September 20256
August 20256
July 20256
June 20257
May 20257
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
June 20252
March 20251

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20253
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20256
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20251
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
August 20252
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
July 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Kingswinford North and Wall Heath in January 2026

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

1. Dandy Bank Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary4
2. Summer Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Summerfield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Avondale Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Celtic Cross Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lodge Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Murdoch Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Lambert Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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