Crime in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath: statistics, rates and trends
645 crimes were recorded in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath
- Questions about crime in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath
- About this data
645 crimes were recorded in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 27% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 216 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kingswinford North & Wall Heath has the 3,002nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kingswinford North & Wall Heath | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 645 | 26,511 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.7 | 79.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -27% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,722 | 331,930 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath was highest in the year to July 2022 (910 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (645). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 645 | 50.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 887 | 69.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 832 | 65.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 893 | 70.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 910 | 71.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 866 | 68.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 778 | 61.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 891 | 70.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 845 | 66.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath 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. The largest falls were in shoplifting (-57%) and anti-social behaviour (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 216 | 17.0 | 0.50 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 93 | 7.3 | 0.88 | -57% |
| Other theft | 70 | 5.5 | 0.86 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 5.1 | 1.04 | -37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 4.0 | 0.59 | -32% |
| Burglary | 46 | 3.6 | 1.02 | +2% |
| Public order | 41 | 3.2 | 0.49 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 2.2 | 0.14 | -38% |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.9 | 0.41 | -42% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 0.65 | -38% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.6 | 0.17 | +75% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +100% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.17 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kingswinford North & Wall Heath recorded 216 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 33.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kingswinford North & Wall Heath recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kingswinford North & Wall Heath recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kingswinford North & Wall Heath recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kingswinford North & Wall Heath recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kingswinford North & Wall Heath recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kingswinford North & Wall Heath recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kingswinford North & Wall Heath recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kingswinford North & Wall Heath recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kingswinford North & Wall Heath recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kingswinford North & Wall Heath recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kingswinford North & Wall Heath 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 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kingswinford North & Wall Heath recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kingswinford North & Wall Heath recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kingswinford North & Wall Heath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kingswinford North & Wall Heath.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingswinford North & Wall Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswinford South | 503 | 41.7 | -18% |
| Wordsley North | 593 | 43.3 | -15% |
| Brockmoor & Pensnett | 1,381 | 96.7 | +91% |
| Gornal | 940 | 67.8 | +34% |
| Brierley Hill & Wordsley South | 2,485 | 157.9 | +211% |
| St. James's | 2,127 | 148.0 | +192% |
| Amblecote | 805 | 53.3 | +5% |
| Wollaston & Stourbridge Town | 758 | 63.6 | +26% |
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 Kingswinford North & Wall Heath over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 74 |
| On or near Parking Area | 57 |
| On or near Summer Street | 51 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 31 |
| On or near Orchard Court | 23 |
| On or near Celtic Cross Drive | 13 |
| On or near Water Street | 13 |
| On or near Avondale Close | 12 |
| On or near High Street | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 287 | 44.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 174 | 27.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 54 | 8.4% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 5.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 4.7% |
| Not recorded | 28 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Kingswinford North & Wall Heath has an estimated population of 12,722. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kingswinford North & Wall Heath |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.6% |
| Social rented homes | 5.8% |
| Private rented homes | 8.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Kingswinford North & Wall Heath a safe place to live?
Kingswinford North & Wall Heath recorded 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Kingswinford North & Wall Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 216 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (93).
Is crime in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingswinford North & Wall Heath was down 27% on the year before: 645 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 887 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kingswinford North & Wall Heath?
Kingswinford North & Wall Heath 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 Kingswinford North & Wall Heath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.