Crime in Brandwood & King's Heath: statistics, rates and trends
2,587 crimes were recorded in Brandwood & King's Heath in the 12 months to August 2026, 129.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Brandwood & King's Heath
- Questions about crime in Brandwood & King's Heath
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (889), shoplifting (426) and criminal damage and arson (234) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 681st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Brandwood & King's Heath | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,587 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 129.9 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,911 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brandwood & King's Heath peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,719 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (2,205). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,587 | 129.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,433 | 122.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,390 | 120.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,546 | 127.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,719 | 136.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,687 | 135.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,205 | 110.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,467 | 123.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,312 | 116.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 254 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brandwood & King's Heath recorded notably more shoplifting (2.5 times the national rate), possession of weapons (2.5 times the national rate) and robbery (2.5 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (57% below) and drugs (29% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 210 to 426 and robbery rose from 50 to 67, while anti-social behaviour fell from 224 to 131 and other theft fell from 188 to 152.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 889 | 44.6 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 426 | 21.4 | 8.5 | +103% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 234 | 11.8 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 214 | 10.7 | 5.0 | +2% |
| Public order | 163 | 8.2 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Other theft | 152 | 7.6 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Burglary | 140 | 7.0 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 131 | 6.6 | 15.4 | -42% |
| Robbery | 67 | 3.4 | 1.4 | +34% |
| Possession of weapons | 48 | 2.4 | 1.0 | +2% |
| Drugs | 46 | 2.3 | 3.3 | +21% |
| Other crime | 34 | 1.7 | 2.1 | -8% |
| Theft from the person | 30 | 1.5 | 1.7 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Brandwood & King's Heath has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brandwood & King's Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stirchley | 1,079 | 113.2 | -13% |
| Druids Heath & Monyhull | 1,008 | 96.4 | -26% |
| Billesley | 1,783 | 80.2 | -38% |
| Moseley | 2,606 | 112.5 | -13% |
| Highter's Heath | 1,347 | 126.9 | -2% |
| Bournbrook & Selly Park | 2,160 | 109.4 | -16% |
| Bournville & Cotteridge | 2,735 | 115.7 | -11% |
| Sparkhill | 1,978 | 97.2 | -25% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Brandwood & King's Heath over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (350).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 350 |
| On or near Wynfield Gardens | 203 |
| On or near Parking Area | 181 |
| On or near A435 | 115 |
| On or near High Street | 113 |
| On or near Supermarket | 92 |
| On or near Police Station | 63 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 43 |
| On or near Kelverdale Grove | 38 |
| On or near Bank Street | 34 |
Of the 2,456 crimes in Brandwood & King's Heath with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 131 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,128 | 45.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 795 | 32.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 182 | 7.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 135 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 74 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 74 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Brandwood & King's Heath has an estimated population of 19,911 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (43%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brandwood & King's Heath average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Brandwood & King's Heath | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Brandwood & King's Heath a safe place to live?
Brandwood & King's Heath recorded 129.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 681st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Brandwood & King's Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 889 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (426).
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: 2,587 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,433 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brandwood & King's Heath?
About 19,911 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brandwood & King's Heath?
Brandwood & King's Heath is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.