Crime Rate in Kinver: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kinver

The total recorded crimes in Kinver, South Staffordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kinver crime rate of 7.08 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 Kinver, encompassing approximately 2,967 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Kinver Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greensforge Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Kinver Road with total crimes: 1
  • Sandy Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Kinver?

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

  • Relative to South Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Kinver reported a higher crime volume than the South Staffordshire average, with 423 crimes compared to 343. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kinver witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kinver experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Staffordshire average, with 432 crimes compared to 337. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kinver witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Staffordshire, Kinver has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Kinver Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kinver has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 7.08 ranking 13th out of 24 in the South Staffordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Kinver crimes were 423. The crime rate of Kinver in 2024 was 142.56 (year) or 11.88 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kinver were around 432 crimes with yearly crime rate of 145.60 (year) or 12.13 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Staffordshire)CrimesRank (South Staffordshire)CrimesRank (South Staffordshire)
Huntington and Hatherton78 1656 2706 1
Trysull and Seisdon36 7684 1567 4
Featherstone and Shareshill51 2643 3706 2
Great Wyrley Town34 8587 4614 3
Cheslyn Hay North and Saredon44 3476 6434 7
Codsall North41 4474 7494 5
Wombourne North and Lower Penn17 15502 5487 6
Penkridge South East40 5363 11305 15
Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell38 6413 9372 9
Brewood and Coven32 9347 12363 10
Essington13 19401 10299 16
Perton Lakeside29 10345 13331 12
Himley and Swindon17 16245 18338 11
Bilbrook28 11324 14322 14
Great Wyrley Landywood26 12263 17245 18
Wombourne South West18 14323 15323 13
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley15 17270 16248 17
Wombourne South East13 18163 20190 20
Penkridge West12 20173 19206 19
Cheslyn Hay South5 22139 21131 21
Codsall South7 21136 22127 22
Pattingham and Patshull4 23108 2387 23
Perton Dippons3 2447 2558 24
Perton EastNA NA63 2439 25

Kinver Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 202512
December 202413
November 202419
October 20249
September 20247
August 20249
July 202415
June 202430
May 202411
April 20248

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Kinver in March 2025

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

1. Greensforge Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
2. Kinver Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Edge View Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lloyd Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Brindley Brae (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hawthorne Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Burgesses (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stone Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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