Crime in King's Norton North: statistics, rates and trends
918 crimes were recorded in King's Norton North in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in King's Norton North
- Questions about crime in King's Norton North
- About this data
918 crimes were recorded in King's Norton North in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 427 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, King's Norton North has the 1,637th highest crime rate.
| Measure | King's Norton North | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 918 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.6 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,724 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in King's Norton North was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,308 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (860). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 918 | 85.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,040 | 97.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,239 | 115.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,188 | 110.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,308 | 122.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,305 | 121.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 934 | 87.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 860 | 80.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 993 | 92.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 76 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in King's Norton North 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 vehicle crime, criminal damage and arson, burglary.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+46%). The largest falls were in other theft (-43%) and anti-social behaviour (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 427 | 39.8 | 1.16 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 123 | 11.5 | 2.33 | +46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 95 | 8.9 | 1.31 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 5.0 | 0.33 | -41% |
| Burglary | 48 | 4.5 | 1.27 | -41% |
| Other theft | 34 | 3.2 | 0.50 | -43% |
| Public order | 33 | 3.1 | 0.46 | -30% |
| Robbery | 26 | 2.4 | 1.79 | +37% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 2.0 | 2.02 | +24% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.7 | 0.79 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.6 | 0.19 | -29% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.5 | 0.46 | -11% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.34 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.17 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in King's Norton North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. King's Norton North recorded 427 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 46.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in King's Norton North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. King's Norton North recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in King's Norton North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. King's Norton North recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in King's Norton North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. King's Norton North recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in King's Norton North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. King's Norton North recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in King's Norton North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. King's Norton North recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in King's Norton North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. King's Norton North recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in King's Norton North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. King's Norton North recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in King's Norton North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. King's Norton North recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in King's Norton North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. King's Norton North recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in King's Norton North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. King's Norton North recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in King's Norton North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. King's Norton North recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in King's Norton North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. King's Norton North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in King's Norton North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. King's Norton North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to King's Norton North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to King's Norton North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs King's Norton North |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Norton South | 1,419 | 116.2 | +36% |
| Longbridge & West Heath | 2,613 | 113.4 | +33% |
| Northfield | 1,633 | 139.5 | +63% |
| Bournville & Cotteridge | 2,702 | 114.3 | +34% |
| Allens Cross | 878 | 85.3 | -0% |
| Druids Heath & Monyhull | 1,032 | 98.7 | +15% |
| Stirchley | 1,064 | 111.6 | +30% |
| Weoley & Selly Oak | 2,222 | 95.6 | +12% |
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 King's Norton North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Westcroft Grove | 86 |
| On or near Lakehouse Grove | 36 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Blossomfield Close | 30 |
| On or near Middle Field Road | 30 |
| On or near Headley Croft | 28 |
| On or near Parsons Mews | 27 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 26 |
| On or near Hallow Close | 24 |
| On or near Rectory Road | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in King's Norton North 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 | 362 | 39.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 310 | 33.8% |
| Under investigation | 105 | 11.4% |
| Not recorded | 54 | 5.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
King's Norton North has an estimated population of 10,724. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in King's Norton North sits in decile 4.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | King's Norton North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.4% |
| Social rented homes | 24.5% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.0% |
Is King's Norton North a safe place to live?
King's Norton North recorded 85.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 King's Norton North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 427 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (123).
Is crime in King's Norton North going up or down?
Recorded crime in King's Norton North was down 12% on the year before: 918 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,040 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers King's Norton North?
King's Norton North 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 King's Norton North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.