Crime Rate in Kingshurst and Fordbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingshurst and Fordbridge

The total recorded crimes in Kingshurst and Fordbridge, Solihull, UK in July 2025 are around 135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingshurst and Fordbridge crime rate of 3.85 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 Kingshurst and Fordbridge, encompassing approximately 35,076 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (-7.04% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Kingshurst and Fordbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holliars Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Sheepclose Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Blackcat Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Kingshurst and Fordbridge?

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

  • Relative to Solihull:

    • In 2024, Kingshurst and Fordbridge reported a higher crime volume than the Solihull average, with 1,538 crimes compared to 1,176. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kingshurst and Fordbridge witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Solihull.

    • In 2023, Kingshurst and Fordbridge experienced a greater number of crimes than the Solihull average, with 1,712 crimes compared to 1,287. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kingshurst and Fordbridge witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Solihull.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Solihull, Kingshurst and Fordbridge has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Kingshurst and Fordbridge Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Kingshurst and Fordbridge has recorded 135 crimes with crime rate of 3.85 ranking 4th out of 16 in the Solihull, UK

In 2024, the total Kingshurst and Fordbridge crimes were 1,538. The crime rate of Kingshurst and Fordbridge in 2024 was 43.85 (year) or 3.65 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Solihull.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingshurst and Fordbridge were around 1,712 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.81 (year) or 4.07 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Solihull.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingshurst and Fordbridge)CrimesRank (Kingshurst and Fordbridge)CrimesRank (Kingshurst and Fordbridge)
Chelmsley Wood188 22,483 22,805 1
Bickenhill210 12,801 12,799 2
St Alphege157 31,686 31,743 3
Smith's Wood120 61,215 61,445 5
Shirley South127 51,333 51,262 7
Shirley West120 71,159 81,306 6
Castle Bromwich91 81,185 71,114 9
Olton81 11927 111,180 8
Lyndon83 10950 91,054 12
Blythe86 9942 101,077 10
Elmdon71 12794 131,058 11
Meriden67 13919 12950 13
Shirley East50 15721 14738 14
Silhill57 14472 16535 16
Dorridge and Hockley Heath49 16498 15642 15
Knowle34 17362 17464 17

Kingshurst and Fordbridge 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 66 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (71 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 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 (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (87 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 620 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202566
June 202571
May 202549
April 202557
March 202587
February 202559
January 202554
December 202441
November 202445
October 202453
September 202438

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 202516
April 202521
March 20254
February 20257
January 202516
December 20247
November 20247
October 202411
September 202410

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 202412

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
April 20254
March 20258
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20256
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20258
April 202510
March 20258
February 20254
January 202513
December 20248
November 20249
October 20249
September 20246

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
February 20259
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20242
September 20247

A total of 177 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202516
May 202511
April 202514
March 202517
February 20259
January 202520
December 202416
November 202416
October 202420
September 202424

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
November 20242

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 202511
April 20256
March 20259
February 20257
January 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 202510
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20248

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Kingshurst and Fordbridge in July 2025

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

1. Holliars Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Sheepclose Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Blackcat Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Colletts Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
6. Ballard Walk (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nineacres Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
8. Moat Croft (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Celandine Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
10. Shelly Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1

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