Crime in Kingswinford South: statistics, rates and trends
507 crimes were recorded in Kingswinford South in the 12 months to August 2026, 42.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kingswinford South at a glance
- Crime trends in Kingswinford South
- Types of crime in Kingswinford South
- Kingswinford South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kingswinford South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kingswinford South
- Demographics of Kingswinford South
- Questions about crime in Kingswinford South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (233), vehicle crime (53) and burglary (39) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,361st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Kingswinford South | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 507 | 26,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.1 | 80.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,054 | 331,930 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kingswinford South peaked in the year to August 2022 (610 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (427). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 507 | 42.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 427 | 35.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 500 | 41.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 596 | 49.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 610 | 50.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 573 | 47.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 585 | 48.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 571 | 47.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 541 | 44.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 58 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (71% below) and shoplifting (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 26 to 39 and violence and sexual offences rose from 169 to 233, while shoplifting fell from 48 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 233 | 19.3 | 34.2 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 4.4 | 5.0 | +36% |
| Burglary | 39 | 3.2 | 3.6 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 3.2 | 8.5 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 3.1 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Other theft | 31 | 2.6 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Public order | 23 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 0.7 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Kingswinford South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingswinford South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wordsley North | 599 | 43.7 | +4% |
| Kingswinford North & Wall Heath | 652 | 51.2 | +22% |
| Brockmoor & Pensnett | 1,362 | 95.4 | +127% |
| Brierley Hill & Wordsley South | 2,515 | 159.8 | +280% |
| Amblecote | 797 | 52.8 | +26% |
| Wollaston & Stourbridge Town | 769 | 64.6 | +53% |
| Gornal | 930 | 67.1 | +60% |
| St. James's | 2,167 | 150.8 | +259% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Kingswinford South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Arlington Close” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Arlington Close | 35 |
| On or near Rose Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Woodlawn Grove | 21 |
| On or near Standhills Road | 17 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near The Lych Gate | 15 |
| On or near Chestnut Grove | 13 |
| On or near Ketley Fields | 13 |
| On or near Ploverdale Crescent | 13 |
| On or near Stream Road | 13 |
Of the 498 crimes in Kingswinford South with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 9 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 235 | 47.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 158 | 31.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
Kingswinford South has an estimated population of 12,054 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.2%, against 20.3%), less social housing (8.7%, against 17.1%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kingswinford South average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kingswinford South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kingswinford South a safe place to live?
Kingswinford South recorded 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,361st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kingswinford South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 233 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (53).
Is crime in Kingswinford South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingswinford South was up 19% on the year before: 507 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 427 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kingswinford South?
About 12,054 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kingswinford South?
Kingswinford South 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.