Crime in King's Norton South: statistics, rates and trends
1,441 crimes were recorded in King's Norton South in the 12 months to August 2026, 118.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in King's Norton South at a glance
- Crime trends in King's Norton South
- Types of crime in King's Norton South
- King's Norton South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in King's Norton South
- What happened after crimes were reported in King's Norton South
- Demographics of King's Norton South
- Questions about crime in King's Norton South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (700), criminal damage and arson (155) and vehicle crime (99) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 853rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | King's Norton South | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,441 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 118.0 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,216 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in King's Norton South of any year here (1,441 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,441 | 118.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,623 | 132.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,732 | 141.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,970 | 161.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,211 | 181.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,220 | 181.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,924 | 157.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,855 | 151.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,591 | 130.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 132 |
| July 2026 | 153 |
| June 2026 | 129 |
| May 2026 | 134 |
| April 2026 | 125 |
| March 2026 | 140 |
| February 2026 | 100 |
| January 2026 | 110 |
| December 2025 | 108 |
| November 2025 | 94 |
| October 2025 | 113 |
| September 2025 | 103 |
Compared with England and Wales, King's Norton South recorded notably more possession of weapons (4.2 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (88% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (67% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (61% below) and shoplifting (23% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 35 to 50, while other crime fell from 40 to 22 and anti-social behaviour fell from 124 to 74.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 700 | 57.3 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 155 | 12.7 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 99 | 8.1 | 5.0 | -25% |
| Public order | 90 | 7.4 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 80 | 6.5 | 8.5 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 6.1 | 15.4 | -40% |
| Other theft | 70 | 5.7 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Burglary | 54 | 4.4 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Possession of weapons | 50 | 4.1 | 1.0 | +43% |
| Robbery | 25 | 2.0 | 1.4 | -4% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.8 | 2.1 | -45% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than King's Norton South; the highest is Northfield, Birmingham (138.0 per 1,000) and the lowest King's Norton North (87.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs King's Norton South |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Norton North | 933 | 87.0 | -26% |
| Druids Heath & Monyhull | 1,008 | 96.4 | -18% |
| Longbridge & West Heath | 2,598 | 112.8 | -4% |
| Bournville & Cotteridge | 2,735 | 115.7 | -2% |
| Northfield | 1,615 | 138.0 | +17% |
| Stirchley | 1,079 | 113.2 | -4% |
| Brandwood & King's Heath | 2,587 | 129.9 | +10% |
| Highter's Heath | 1,347 | 126.9 | +8% |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in King's Norton South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (90).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 90 |
| On or near Thistle Green | 46 |
| On or near Wharf Road | 42 |
| On or near Owens Croft | 31 |
| On or near Teviot Grove | 30 |
| On or near Greaves Square | 29 |
| On or near Shortlands Close | 28 |
| On or near Brooklea Grove | 25 |
| On or near Gay Hill Lane | 24 |
| On or near Lynfield Close | 24 |
Of the 1,367 crimes in King's Norton South with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 74 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 631 | 46.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 449 | 32.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 119 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
King's Norton South has an estimated population of 12,216 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (39%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (5.5%, against 3.4%) and more households without a car (34%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up King's Norton South average decile 2.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | King's Norton South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 38.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 61.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is King's Norton South a safe place to live?
King's Norton South recorded 118.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 853rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in King's Norton South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 700 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (155).
Is crime in King's Norton South going up or down?
Recorded crime in King's Norton South was down 11% on the year before: 1,441 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,623 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of King's Norton South?
About 12,216 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers King's Norton South?
King's Norton South 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.