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 February 2026 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingshurst and Fordbridge crime rate of 3.11 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (19.44% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Robbery: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Kingshurst and Fordbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Hipsmoor Close with total crimes: 4
  • Woodside with total crimes: 4

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Kingshurst and Fordbridge)CrimesRank (Kingshurst and Fordbridge)CrimesRank (Kingshurst and Fordbridge)
Chelmsley WoodNA NA2,483 22,805 1
BickenhillNA NA2,801 12,799 2
St AlphegeNA NA1,686 31,743 3
Smith's WoodNA NA1,215 61,445 5
Shirley SouthNA NA1,333 51,262 7
Shirley WestNA NA1,159 81,306 6
Castle BromwichNA NA1,185 71,114 9
OltonNA NA927 111,180 8
LyndonNA NA950 91,054 12
BlytheNA NA942 101,077 10
ElmdonNA NA794 131,058 11
MeridenNA NA919 12950 13
Shirley EastNA NA721 14738 14
Dorridge and Hockley HeathNA NA498 15642 15
SilhillNA NA472 16535 16
KnowleNA NA362 17464 17

Kingshurst and Fordbridge 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 43 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20254
October 20255
September 20255
August 20252
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20264
December 20253
November 20252
October 20252
August 20253
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20256
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20263
December 20258
November 202510
October 20257
September 20255
August 20255
July 20258
June 20256
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
February 20259

A total of 756 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202643
January 202636
December 202551
November 202580
October 202568
September 202546
August 202543
July 202566
June 202571
May 202549
April 202557
March 202587
February 202559

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20261
December 20254
November 20257
October 20259
September 20252
August 20253
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 178 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202617
December 202510
November 202510
October 202518
September 202515
August 202515
July 202514
June 202516
May 202511
April 202514
March 202517
February 20259

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20252
November 20252
October 20253
September 20256
August 202510
July 20257
June 20256
May 20258
April 202510
March 20258
February 20254

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20263
December 20256
November 20257
October 20257
September 20253
August 20259
July 20257
June 202510
May 202511
April 20256
March 20259
February 20257

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202611
December 20259
November 202522
October 202517
September 202513
August 202511
July 202510
June 202512
May 202516
April 202521
March 20254
February 20257

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20253
November 20254
October 20257
September 20251
August 20253
July 20256
June 20255
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20258

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20268
December 20255
November 202513
October 20255
September 20255
August 20253
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 202510
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20252
November 20253
October 20254
September 20253
August 20253
July 20255
June 20251
April 20254
March 20258
February 20252

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20251
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20252
April 20251

High Crime Locations Kingshurst and Fordbridge in February 2026

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Robbery4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hipsmoor Close (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Robbery2
3. Woodside (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
4. Blackcat Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Coleford Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
6. Barnes Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Woodclose Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Perch Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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