Crime in Kingshurst and Fordbridge: statistics, rates and trends
1,556 crimes were recorded in Kingshurst and Fordbridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 118.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Kingshurst and Fordbridge
- Questions about crime in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (658), vehicle crime (182) and criminal damage and arson (169) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 851st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Kingshurst and Fordbridge | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,556 | 19,471 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 118.1 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 13,178 | 221,242 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kingshurst and Fordbridge peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,946 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,246). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,556 | 118.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,524 | 115.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,602 | 121.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,733 | 131.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,811 | 137.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,946 | 147.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,505 | 114.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,428 | 108.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,246 | 94.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 127 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kingshurst and Fordbridge recorded notably more possession of weapons (3.8 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.8 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (90% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (76% below) and shoplifting (21% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 47 to 88 and possession of weapons rose from 35 to 48, while anti-social behaviour fell from 98 to 49 and robbery fell from 40 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 658 | 49.9 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 182 | 13.8 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 169 | 12.8 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Other theft | 90 | 6.8 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Public order | 90 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 88 | 6.7 | 8.5 | +87% |
| Burglary | 60 | 4.6 | 3.6 | +33% |
| Drugs | 54 | 4.1 | 3.3 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 3.7 | 15.4 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 48 | 3.6 | 1.0 | +37% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.3 | 2.1 | -19% |
| Robbery | 29 | 2.2 | 1.4 | -28% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kingshurst and Fordbridge; the highest is Bickenhill (194.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Olton (48.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingshurst and Fordbridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsley Wood | 2,380 | 169.0 | +43% |
| Smith's Wood | 1,151 | 92.0 | -22% |
| Castle Bromwich | 907 | 77.8 | -34% |
| Bickenhill | 2,655 | 194.5 | +65% |
| Lyndon | 1,013 | 75.2 | -36% |
| Elmdon | 752 | 50.9 | -57% |
| Olton | 624 | 48.8 | -59% |
| Silhill | 601 | 56.7 | -52% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Kingshurst and Fordbridge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (100).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 100 |
| On or near Marston Drive | 80 |
| On or near Perch Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Tudor Croft | 42 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 39 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 35 |
| On or near Crabtree Drive | 34 |
| On or near Arderne Drive | 33 |
| On or near Colletts Grove | 32 |
| On or near Woodclose Road | 32 |
Of the 1,507 crimes in Kingshurst and Fordbridge with a recorded outcome, 37% 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 49 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 559 | 37.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 548 | 36.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 82 | 5.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 60 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 45 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 42 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Kingshurst and Fordbridge has an estimated population of 13,178 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (36%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (5.6%, against 3.4%) and more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kingshurst and Fordbridge average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kingshurst and Fordbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 35.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 61.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Kingshurst and Fordbridge a safe place to live?
Kingshurst and Fordbridge recorded 118.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 851st 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 vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Kingshurst and Fordbridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 658 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (182).
Is crime in Kingshurst and Fordbridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingshurst and Fordbridge was up 2% on the year before: 1,556 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,524 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kingshurst and Fordbridge?
About 13,178 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kingshurst and Fordbridge?
Kingshurst and Fordbridge 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.