Crime in Brandwood & King's Heath: statistics, rates and trends
2,559 crimes were recorded in Brandwood & King's Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Brandwood & King's Heath at a glance
- Crime trends in Brandwood & King's Heath
- Types of crime in Brandwood & King's Heath
- Brandwood & King's Heath compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brandwood & King's Heath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brandwood & King's Heath
- Population and deprivation in Brandwood & King's Heath
- Questions about crime in Brandwood & King's Heath
- About this data
2,559 crimes were recorded in Brandwood & King's Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 893 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brandwood & King's Heath has the 703rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brandwood & King's Heath | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,559 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.5 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,911 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brandwood & King's Heath was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,727 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (2,211). Over the whole period it rose 10%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,559 | 128.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,409 | 121.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,380 | 119.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,591 | 130.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,656 | 133.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,727 | 137.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,211 | 111.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,432 | 122.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,322 | 116.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 270 |
| June 2026 | 266 |
| May 2026 | 226 |
| April 2026 | 212 |
| March 2026 | 227 |
| February 2026 | 160 |
| January 2026 | 168 |
| December 2025 | 204 |
| November 2025 | 176 |
| October 2025 | 205 |
| September 2025 | 219 |
| August 2025 | 226 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brandwood & King's Heath over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+118%) and drugs (+35%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-43%) and other theft (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 893 | 44.8 | 1.31 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 420 | 21.1 | 2.55 | +118% |
| Vehicle crime | 216 | 10.8 | 2.20 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 215 | 10.8 | 1.59 | +9% |
| Other theft | 152 | 7.6 | 1.19 | -22% |
| Public order | 151 | 7.6 | 1.14 | +7% |
| Burglary | 143 | 7.2 | 2.03 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 132 | 6.6 | 0.43 | -43% |
| Robbery | 66 | 3.3 | 2.45 | +35% |
| Drugs | 50 | 2.5 | 0.77 | +35% |
| Possession of weapons | 47 | 2.4 | 2.43 | +4% |
| Other crime | 32 | 1.6 | 0.76 | -6% |
| Theft from the person | 28 | 1.4 | 0.83 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.7 | 0.85 | -18% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brandwood & King's Heath
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brandwood & King's Heath recorded 893 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 34.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brandwood & King's Heath
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brandwood & King's Heath recorded 420 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 118% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brandwood & King's Heath
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brandwood & King's Heath recorded 216 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brandwood & King's Heath
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brandwood & King's Heath recorded 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brandwood & King's Heath
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brandwood & King's Heath recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brandwood & King's Heath
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brandwood & King's Heath recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brandwood & King's Heath
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brandwood & King's Heath recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brandwood & King's Heath
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brandwood & King's Heath recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brandwood & King's Heath
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brandwood & King's Heath recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brandwood & King's Heath
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brandwood & King's Heath recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brandwood & King's Heath
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brandwood & King's Heath recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brandwood & King's Heath
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brandwood & King's Heath recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brandwood & King's Heath
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brandwood & King's Heath recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brandwood & King's Heath
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brandwood & King's Heath recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brandwood & King's Heath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brandwood & King's Heath.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brandwood & King's Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stirchley | 1,064 | 111.6 | -13% |
| Druids Heath & Monyhull | 1,032 | 98.7 | -23% |
| Billesley | 1,834 | 82.5 | -36% |
| Moseley | 2,620 | 113.1 | -12% |
| Highter's Heath | 1,341 | 126.3 | -2% |
| Bournbrook & Selly Park | 2,187 | 110.8 | -14% |
| Bournville & Cotteridge | 2,702 | 114.3 | -11% |
| Sparkhill | 1,989 | 97.7 | -24% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Brandwood & King's Heath over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 347 |
| On or near Wynfield Gardens | 207 |
| On or near Parking Area | 178 |
| On or near A435 | 112 |
| On or near High Street | 109 |
| On or near Supermarket | 94 |
| On or near Police Station | 61 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 44 |
| On or near Bank Street | 34 |
| On or near Dawberry Road | 33 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brandwood & King's Heath over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,100 | 43.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 792 | 30.9% |
| Under investigation | 175 | 6.8% |
| Not recorded | 132 | 5.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 116 | 4.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 91 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 77 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Brandwood & King's Heath has an estimated population of 19,911. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brandwood & King's Heath sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brandwood & King's Heath |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.8% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.4% |
Is Brandwood & King's Heath a safe place to live?
Brandwood & King's Heath recorded 128.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Brandwood & King's Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 893 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (420).
Is crime in Brandwood & King's Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brandwood & King's Heath was up 6% on the year before: 2,559 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,409 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brandwood & King's Heath?
Brandwood & King's Heath is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Brandwood & King's Heath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.