Crime in King's Norton South: statistics, rates and trends
1,419 crimes were recorded in King's Norton South in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in King's Norton South
- Questions about crime in King's Norton South
- About this data
1,419 crimes were recorded in King's Norton South in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 693 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, King's Norton South has the 892nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | King's Norton South | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,419 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.2 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,216 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in King's Norton South was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,255 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,419). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 1,419 | 116.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,638 | 134.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,756 | 143.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,019 | 165.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,181 | 178.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,255 | 184.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,889 | 154.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,787 | 146.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,637 | 134.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 110 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in King's Norton South 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, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+34%). The largest falls were in other crime (-57%) and drugs (-56%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 693 | 56.7 | 1.66 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 155 | 12.7 | 1.87 | -10% |
| Public order | 90 | 7.4 | 1.11 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 87 | 7.1 | 1.45 | -30% |
| Shoplifting | 84 | 6.9 | 0.83 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 6.1 | 0.40 | -40% |
| Other theft | 65 | 5.3 | 0.83 | +0% |
| Burglary | 53 | 4.3 | 1.23 | +4% |
| Possession of weapons | 51 | 4.2 | 4.30 | +34% |
| Robbery | 26 | 2.1 | 1.58 | -7% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.6 | 0.78 | -57% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.2 | 0.38 | -56% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in King's Norton South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. King's Norton South recorded 693 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 48.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in King's Norton South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. King's Norton South recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in King's Norton South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. King's Norton South recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in King's Norton South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. King's Norton South recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in King's Norton South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. King's Norton South recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in King's Norton South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. King's Norton South recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in King's Norton South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. King's Norton South recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in King's Norton South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. King's Norton South recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in King's Norton South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. King's Norton South recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in King's Norton South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. King's Norton South recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in King's Norton South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. King's Norton South recorded 20 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 57% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in King's Norton South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. King's Norton South recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in King's Norton South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. King's Norton South recorded 4 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 up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in King's Norton South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. King's Norton South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to King's Norton South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to King's Norton South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs King's Norton South |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Norton North | 918 | 85.6 | -26% |
| Druids Heath & Monyhull | 1,032 | 98.7 | -15% |
| Longbridge & West Heath | 2,613 | 113.4 | -2% |
| Bournville & Cotteridge | 2,702 | 114.3 | -2% |
| Northfield | 1,633 | 139.5 | +20% |
| Stirchley | 1,064 | 111.6 | -4% |
| Brandwood & King's Heath | 2,559 | 128.5 | +11% |
| Highter's Heath | 1,341 | 126.3 | +9% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 96 |
| On or near Wharf Road | 43 |
| On or near Thistle Green | 41 |
| On or near Owens Croft | 31 |
| On or near Teviot Grove | 29 |
| On or near Greaves Square | 28 |
| On or near Glenroyde | 27 |
| On or near Brooklea Grove | 26 |
| On or near Shortlands Close | 26 |
| On or near Lynfield Close | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in King's Norton South 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 630 | 44.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 425 | 30.0% |
| Under investigation | 123 | 8.7% |
| Not recorded | 75 | 5.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
King's Norton South has an estimated population of 12,216. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in King's Norton South sits in decile 2.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | King's Norton South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.4% |
| Social rented homes | 38.9% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 61.6% |
Is King's Norton South a safe place to live?
King's Norton South recorded 116.2 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 King's Norton South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 693 reports in the 12 months to July 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 13% on the year before: 1,419 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,638 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers King's Norton South?
King's Norton South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.