Crime in Kingswinford South: statistics, rates and trends

503 crimes were recorded in Kingswinford South in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 230 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kingswinford South has the 3,376th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Kingswinford South was highest in the year to July 2023 (607 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (439). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kingswinford South 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 increases were in burglary (+46%) and violence and sexual offences (+34%).

The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-61%) and shoplifting (-24%).

Violence and sexual offences in Kingswinford South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kingswinford South recorded 230 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 45.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Kingswinford South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kingswinford South recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Kingswinford South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kingswinford South recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Kingswinford South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kingswinford South recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Kingswinford South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kingswinford South recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Kingswinford South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kingswinford South recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Kingswinford South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kingswinford South recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Kingswinford South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kingswinford South recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Kingswinford South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kingswinford South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Kingswinford South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kingswinford South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Kingswinford South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kingswinford South recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Kingswinford South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kingswinford South 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Kingswinford South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kingswinford South 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Kingswinford South

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kingswinford South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kingswinford South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kingswinford South.

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kingswinford South 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.

Kingswinford South has an estimated population of 12,054. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kingswinford South sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.