Crime Rate in Kinver: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kinver

The total recorded crimes in Kinver, South Staffordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kinver crime rate of 15.84 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Kinver Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Copelands with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the South Staffordshire.

    • 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 areas in the South Staffordshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Kinver has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 15.84 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kinver)CrimesRank (Kinver)CrimesRank (Kinver)
Huntington and Hatherton56 3656 2706 1
Trysull and Seisdon69 2684 1567 4
Featherstone and Shareshill70 1643 3706 2
Great Wyrley Town42 7587 4614 3
Wombourne North and Lower Penn50 4502 5487 6
Codsall North44 6474 7494 5
Cheslyn Hay North and Saredon38 8476 6434 7
Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell37 9413 9372 9
Brewood and Coven29 11347 12363 10
Essington34 10401 10299 16
Himley and Swindon16 18245 18338 11
Penkridge South East28 12363 11305 15
Perton Lakeside24 15345 13331 12
Wombourne South West23 16323 15323 13
Bilbrook26 13324 14322 14
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley24 14270 16248 17
Great Wyrley Landywood19 17263 17245 18
Penkridge West16 19173 19206 19
Wombourne South East13 20163 20190 20
Cheslyn Hay South11 21139 21131 21
Codsall South9 23136 22127 22
Pattingham and Patshull10 22108 2387 23
Perton Dippons2 2547 2558 24
Perton East6 2463 2439 25

Kinver Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202516
March 20259
February 20257
January 202512
December 202413
November 202419
October 20249
September 20247
August 20249
July 202415
June 202430
May 202411

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Kinver in May 2025

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

1. The Copelands (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Greensforge Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Astles Rock Walk (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Castle Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Edge View Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Greenfields Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Foley Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chestnut Grove (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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