Crime in Kingshurst and Fordbridge: statistics, rates and trends
1,540 crimes were recorded in Kingshurst and Fordbridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kingshurst and Fordbridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
- Types of crime in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
- Kingshurst and Fordbridge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
- Population and deprivation in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
- Questions about crime in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
- About this data
1,540 crimes were recorded in Kingshurst and Fordbridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 657 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kingshurst and Fordbridge has the 873rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kingshurst and Fordbridge | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,540 | 19,245 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.9 | 87.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,178 | 221,242 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kingshurst and Fordbridge was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,922 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,219). Over the whole period it rose 26%, 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 | 1,540 | 116.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,538 | 116.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,607 | 121.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,725 | 130.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,833 | 139.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,922 | 145.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,493 | 113.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,436 | 109.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,219 | 92.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 142 |
| June 2026 | 131 |
| May 2026 | 152 |
| April 2026 | 118 |
| March 2026 | 157 |
| February 2026 | 109 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 105 |
| November 2025 | 164 |
| October 2025 | 152 |
| September 2025 | 105 |
| August 2025 | 111 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kingshurst and Fordbridge 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, vehicle crime, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+59%) and possession of weapons (+38%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-43%) and robbery (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 657 | 49.9 | 1.46 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 180 | 13.7 | 2.77 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 163 | 12.4 | 1.82 | +23% |
| Public order | 88 | 6.7 | 1.01 | -1% |
| Other theft | 87 | 6.6 | 1.03 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 81 | 6.1 | 0.74 | +59% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 4.2 | 0.28 | -43% |
| Burglary | 56 | 4.2 | 1.20 | +10% |
| Drugs | 52 | 3.9 | 1.21 | -19% |
| Possession of weapons | 47 | 3.6 | 3.67 | +38% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.5 | 1.19 | -15% |
| Robbery | 31 | 2.4 | 1.74 | -21% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kingshurst and Fordbridge recorded 657 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 42.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kingshurst and Fordbridge recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kingshurst and Fordbridge recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kingshurst and Fordbridge recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kingshurst and Fordbridge recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kingshurst and Fordbridge recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kingshurst and Fordbridge recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kingshurst and Fordbridge recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kingshurst and Fordbridge recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kingshurst and Fordbridge recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kingshurst and Fordbridge recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kingshurst and Fordbridge recorded 31 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 down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kingshurst and Fordbridge recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kingshurst and Fordbridge 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kingshurst and Fordbridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kingshurst and Fordbridge.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingshurst and Fordbridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsley Wood | 2,328 | 165.3 | +41% |
| Smith's Wood | 1,147 | 91.7 | -22% |
| Castle Bromwich | 899 | 77.1 | -34% |
| Bickenhill | 2,686 | 196.7 | +68% |
| Lyndon | 993 | 73.7 | -37% |
| Elmdon | 761 | 51.5 | -56% |
| Olton | 628 | 49.1 | -58% |
| Silhill | 588 | 55.5 | -53% |
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 Kingshurst and Fordbridge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 98 |
| On or near Marston Drive | 72 |
| On or near Tudor Croft | 47 |
| On or near Perch Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 39 |
| On or near Crabtree Drive | 34 |
| On or near Arderne Drive | 33 |
| On or near Colletts Grove | 33 |
| On or near Stonebridge Crescent | 32 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kingshurst and Fordbridge 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 | 549 | 35.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 538 | 34.9% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 8.3% |
| Local resolution | 83 | 5.4% |
| Not recorded | 56 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 54 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 46 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 45 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Kingshurst and Fordbridge has an estimated population of 13,178. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kingshurst and Fordbridge sits in decile 2.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kingshurst and Fordbridge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.7% |
| Social rented homes | 35.6% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 61.7% |
Is Kingshurst and Fordbridge a safe place to live?
Kingshurst and Fordbridge recorded 116.9 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 Kingshurst and Fordbridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 657 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (180).
Is crime in Kingshurst and Fordbridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingshurst and Fordbridge was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,540 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,538 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kingshurst and Fordbridge?
Kingshurst and Fordbridge 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 Kingshurst and Fordbridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.