Crime Rate in Kingswinford South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingswinford South

The total recorded crimes in Kingswinford South, Dudley, UK in May 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingswinford South crime rate of 1.66 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 South, encompassing approximately 26,526 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Kingswinford South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arlington Close with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Elm Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Kingswinford South?

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

  • Relative to Dudley:

    • In 2024, Kingswinford South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dudley average, with 491 crimes compared to 1193.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kingswinford South recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

    • In 2023, Kingswinford South had fewer crimes than the Dudley average, with 568 crimes compared to 1,298. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kingswinford South recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kingswinford South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kingswinford South has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 1.66 ranking 24th out of 23 in the Dudley, UK

In 2024, the total Kingswinford South crimes were 491. The crime rate of Kingswinford South in 2024 was 18.51 (year) or 1.54 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Dudley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingswinford South were around 568 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.41 (year) or 1.78 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Dudley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingswinford South)CrimesRank (Kingswinford South)CrimesRank (Kingswinford South)
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
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath68 19892 13901 17
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (6 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 202512
February 20259
January 20258
December 202423
November 20247
October 202420
September 202422
July 202418
June 202442
May 202414

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245

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

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Kingswinford South in May 2025

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

1. Arlington Close (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Elm Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Sycamore Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. The Portway (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. A491 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. The Lych Gate (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Furber Place (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Levenwick Way (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Ketley Fields (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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