Crime in Kingswinford: statistics, rates and trends
2,844 crimes were recorded in Kingswinford in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kingswinford at a glance
- Crime trends in Kingswinford
- Types of crime in Kingswinford
- Kingswinford compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Kingswinford
- Streets with the most crime in Kingswinford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kingswinford
- Demographics of Kingswinford
- Questions about crime in Kingswinford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,178), shoplifting (409) and vehicle crime (258) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,072nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Kingswinford | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,844 | 26,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.3 | 80.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 52,382 | 331,930 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Kingswinford of any year here (2,844 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,844 | 54.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,007 | 57.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,183 | 60.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,378 | 64.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,493 | 66.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,577 | 68.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,073 | 58.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,124 | 59.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,924 | 55.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 241 |
| July 2026 | 261 |
| June 2026 | 218 |
| May 2026 | 244 |
| April 2026 | 229 |
| March 2026 | 245 |
| February 2026 | 242 |
| January 2026 | 231 |
| December 2025 | 207 |
| November 2025 | 220 |
| October 2025 | 246 |
| September 2025 | 260 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (90% below) and drugs (73% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 154 to 181, while anti-social behaviour fell from 209 to 84 and robbery fell from 39 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,178 | 22.5 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 409 | 7.8 | 8.5 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 258 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 228 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Other theft | 181 | 3.5 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Burglary | 175 | 3.3 | 3.6 | -2% |
| Public order | 134 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 1.6 | 15.4 | -60% |
| Other crime | 64 | 1.2 | 2.1 | -21% |
| Possession of weapons | 48 | 0.9 | 1.0 | +4% |
| Drugs | 46 | 0.9 | 3.3 | +7% |
| Robbery | 23 | 0.4 | 1.4 | -41% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Kingswinford; the highest is Brierley Hill (116.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Wombourne (49.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingswinford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brierley Hill | 3,658 | 116.2 | +114% |
| Stourbridge | 4,120 | 70.0 | +29% |
| Dudley (Dudley) | 7,248 | 114.7 | +111% |
| Sedgley | 2,238 | 68.7 | +26% |
| Wombourne | 608 | 49.7 | -8% |
| Cradley Heath | 1,799 | 94.1 | +73% |
| Coseley | 1,975 | 76.9 | +42% |
| Rowley Regis | 3,136 | 81.7 | +51% |
Of the 4 areas within Kingswinford, Brockmoor & Pensnett had the highest crime rate (95.4 per 1,000) and Kingswinford South the lowest (42.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockmoor & Pensnett | Neighbourhood | 14,276 | 1,362 | 95.4 |
| Kingswinford North & Wall Heath | Neighbourhood | 12,722 | 652 | 51.2 |
| Wordsley North | Neighbourhood | 13,696 | 599 | 43.7 |
| Kingswinford South | Neighbourhood | 12,054 | 507 | 42.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Kingswinford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hollies Street” (136).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hollies Street | 136 |
| On or near Parking Area | 135 |
| On or near Supermarket | 129 |
| On or near Summer Street | 56 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 55 |
| On or near Lower Valley Road | 53 |
| On or near Bobeche Place | 42 |
| On or near Birbeck Place | 36 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 36 |
| On or near Arlington Close | 35 |
Of the 2,760 crimes in Kingswinford with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 84 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,046 | 37.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,037 | 37.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 214 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 189 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 90 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 78 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 38 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Kingswinford has an estimated population of 52,382 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kingswinford average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kingswinford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 6.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Kingswinford a safe place to live?
Kingswinford recorded 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,072nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kingswinford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,178 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (409).
Is crime in Kingswinford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingswinford was down 5% on the year before: 2,844 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,007 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kingswinford?
About 52,382 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kingswinford?
Kingswinford 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.