Crime in King's Norton North: statistics, rates and trends
933 crimes were recorded in King's Norton North in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in King's Norton North at a glance
- Crime trends in King's Norton North
- Types of crime in King's Norton North
- King's Norton North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in King's Norton North
- What happened after crimes were reported in King's Norton North
- Demographics of King's Norton North
- Questions about crime in King's Norton North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (432), vehicle crime (130) and criminal damage and arson (100) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,599th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | King's Norton North | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 933 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.0 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,724 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in King's Norton North peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,322 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (872). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 933 | 87.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,032 | 96.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,213 | 113.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,184 | 110.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,307 | 121.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,322 | 123.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 955 | 89.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 872 | 81.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 969 | 90.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 91 |
| July 2026 | 127 |
| June 2026 | 94 |
| May 2026 | 87 |
| April 2026 | 95 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 72 |
| October 2025 | 67 |
| September 2025 | 75 |
Compared with England and Wales, King's Norton North recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.4 times the national rate), possession of weapons (2.0 times the national rate) and robbery (44% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (74% below) and anti-social behaviour (71% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 82 to 130, while anti-social behaviour fell from 92 to 48 and other theft fell from 58 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 432 | 40.3 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 130 | 12.1 | 5.0 | +59% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 100 | 9.3 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Burglary | 50 | 4.7 | 3.6 | -35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 4.5 | 15.4 | -48% |
| Public order | 36 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Other theft | 31 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -47% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 2.2 | 8.5 | +4% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 2.0 | 1.0 | +5% |
| Robbery | 21 | 2.0 | 1.4 | -9% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than King's Norton North; the highest is Northfield, Birmingham (138.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Allens Cross (86.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs King's Norton North |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Norton South | 1,441 | 118.0 | +36% |
| Longbridge & West Heath | 2,598 | 112.8 | +30% |
| Northfield | 1,615 | 138.0 | +59% |
| Bournville & Cotteridge | 2,735 | 115.7 | +33% |
| Allens Cross | 893 | 86.7 | 0% |
| Druids Heath & Monyhull | 1,008 | 96.4 | +11% |
| Stirchley | 1,079 | 113.2 | +30% |
| Weoley & Selly Oak | 2,204 | 94.9 | +9% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in King's Norton North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Westcroft Grove” (88).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Westcroft Grove | 88 |
| On or near Lakehouse Grove | 35 |
| On or near Blossomfield Close | 34 |
| On or near Middle Field Road | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Parsons Mews | 28 |
| On or near Beech Hurst | 26 |
| On or near Hallow Close | 26 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 26 |
| On or near Headley Croft | 25 |
Of the 885 crimes in King's Norton North with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 48 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 381 | 43.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 314 | 35.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 93 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
King's Norton North has an estimated population of 10,724 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (24%, against 17%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up King's Norton North average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | King's Norton North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is King's Norton North a safe place to live?
King's Norton North recorded 87.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,599th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in King's Norton North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 432 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (130).
Is crime in King's Norton North going up or down?
Recorded crime in King's Norton North was down 10% on the year before: 933 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,032 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of King's Norton North?
About 10,724 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers King's Norton North?
King's Norton North 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.