Crime in Kingstanding: statistics, rates and trends
2,412 crimes were recorded in Kingstanding in the 12 months to August 2026, 106.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kingstanding at a glance
- Crime trends in Kingstanding
- Types of crime in Kingstanding
- Kingstanding compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kingstanding
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kingstanding
- Demographics of Kingstanding
- Questions about crime in Kingstanding
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,187), criminal damage and arson (241) and vehicle crime (163) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,086th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Kingstanding | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,412 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.5 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 22,654 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kingstanding peaked in the year to August 2021 (3,192 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (2,250). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,412 | 106.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,389 | 105.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,630 | 116.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,757 | 121.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,066 | 135.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,192 | 140.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,495 | 110.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,250 | 99.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,260 | 99.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 187 |
| July 2026 | 268 |
| June 2026 | 232 |
| May 2026 | 260 |
| April 2026 | 202 |
| March 2026 | 184 |
| February 2026 | 159 |
| January 2026 | 178 |
| December 2025 | 169 |
| November 2025 | 162 |
| October 2025 | 223 |
| September 2025 | 188 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kingstanding recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.2 times the national rate), robbery (2.0 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (58% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (81% below) and drugs (29% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 52 to 62 and criminal damage and arson rose from 203 to 241, while anti-social behaviour fell from 197 to 65.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,187 | 52.4 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 241 | 10.6 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 163 | 7.2 | 5.0 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 150 | 6.6 | 8.5 | +7% |
| Public order | 148 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Other theft | 120 | 5.3 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Burglary | 86 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 2.9 | 15.4 | -67% |
| Other crime | 65 | 2.9 | 2.1 | -2% |
| Robbery | 62 | 2.7 | 1.4 | +19% |
| Drugs | 53 | 2.3 | 3.3 | +2% |
| Possession of weapons | 49 | 2.2 | 1.0 | -2% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kingstanding; the highest is Perry Barr (145.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Oscott (72.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscott | 1,426 | 72.9 | -31% |
| Perry Common | 1,281 | 100.4 | -6% |
| Sutton Vesey | 1,567 | 78.2 | -27% |
| Stockland Green | 3,804 | 142.4 | +34% |
| Perry Barr | 3,176 | 145.8 | +37% |
| Erdington | 2,831 | 130.3 | +22% |
| Sutton Wylde Green | 870 | 93.2 | -12% |
| Aston | 2,901 | 128.0 | +20% |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in Kingstanding over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (118).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 118 |
| On or near Westward Close | 77 |
| On or near Supermarket | 73 |
| On or near Streatham Grove | 71 |
| On or near Harringay Road | 58 |
| On or near Kings Road | 49 |
| On or near King Charles Court | 48 |
| On or near Rodwell Grove | 47 |
| On or near Maple Drive | 42 |
| On or near Chinley Grove | 40 |
Of the 2,347 crimes in Kingstanding with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 65 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,106 | 47.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 749 | 31.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 195 | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 87 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 84 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Kingstanding has an estimated population of 22,654 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (6.0%, against 3.4%), more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%) and more social housing (24%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kingstanding average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kingstanding | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 70.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Kingstanding a safe place to live?
Kingstanding recorded 106.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,086th 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 robbery.
What is the most common crime in Kingstanding?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,187 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (241).
Is crime in Kingstanding going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingstanding was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,412 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,389 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kingstanding?
About 22,654 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kingstanding?
Kingstanding 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.