Crime in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath: statistics, rates and trends
652 crimes were recorded in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath at a glance
- Crime trends in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath
- Types of crime in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath
- Kingswinford North & Wall Heath compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath
- Demographics of Kingswinford North & Wall Heath
- Questions about crime in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (217), shoplifting (103) and other theft (71) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,975th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Kingswinford North & Wall Heath | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 652 | 26,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.2 | 80.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,722 | 331,930 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath of any year here (652 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 652 | 51.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 785 | 61.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 925 | 72.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 869 | 68.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 918 | 72.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 880 | 69.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 752 | 59.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 903 | 71.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 822 | 64.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 66 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (87% below) and violence and sexual offences (50% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 58 to 71 and public order rose from 39 to 45, while anti-social behaviour fell from 46 to 25 and criminal damage and arson fell from 73 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 217 | 17.1 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 103 | 8.1 | 8.5 | -30% |
| Other theft | 71 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 66 | 5.2 | 5.0 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Public order | 45 | 3.5 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Burglary | 44 | 3.5 | 3.6 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 2.0 | 15.4 | -46% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kingswinford North & Wall Heath; the highest is Brierley Hill & Wordsley South (159.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Kingswinford South (42.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingswinford North & Wall Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswinford South | 507 | 42.1 | -18% |
| Wordsley North | 599 | 43.7 | -15% |
| Brockmoor & Pensnett | 1,362 | 95.4 | +86% |
| Gornal | 930 | 67.1 | +31% |
| Brierley Hill & Wordsley South | 2,515 | 159.8 | +212% |
| St. James's | 2,167 | 150.8 | +194% |
| Amblecote | 797 | 52.8 | +3% |
| Wollaston & Stourbridge Town | 769 | 64.6 | +26% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (74).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 74 |
| On or near Parking Area | 62 |
| On or near Summer Street | 56 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 25 |
| On or near Orchard Court | 22 |
| On or near Park Lane | 15 |
| On or near Water Street | 14 |
| On or near Celtic Cross Drive | 13 |
| On or near High Street | 13 |
Of the 627 crimes in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 295 | 47.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 173 | 27.6% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 7.8% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 5.9% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Kingswinford North & Wall Heath has an estimated population of 12,722 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.8%, against 17.1%), less private renting (8.4%, against 20.3%) and more retired residents (33%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kingswinford North & Wall Heath average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kingswinford North & Wall Heath | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kingswinford North & Wall Heath a safe place to live?
Kingswinford North & Wall Heath recorded 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,975th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 217 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (103).
Is crime in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath was down 17% on the year before: 652 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 785 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kingswinford North & Wall Heath?
About 12,722 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kingswinford North & Wall Heath?
Kingswinford North & Wall Heath 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.