Crime in Kingswinford: statistics, rates and trends
2,829 crimes were recorded in Kingswinford in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kingswinford
- Questions about crime in Kingswinford
- About this data
2,829 crimes were recorded in Kingswinford in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,183 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Kingswinford has the 1,083rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kingswinford | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,829 | 26,511 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.0 | 79.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 52,382 | 331,930 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kingswinford was highest in the year to July 2022 (3,526 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,829). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 2,829 | 54.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,108 | 59.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,108 | 59.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,398 | 64.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,526 | 67.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,517 | 67.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,112 | 59.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,096 | 59.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,955 | 56.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 226 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kingswinford 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 drugs (+28%) and other theft (+11%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-54%) and robbery (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,183 | 22.6 | 0.66 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 387 | 7.4 | 0.89 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 256 | 4.9 | 0.99 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 232 | 4.4 | 0.65 | -4% |
| Other theft | 178 | 3.4 | 0.53 | +11% |
| Burglary | 170 | 3.2 | 0.92 | -11% |
| Public order | 129 | 2.5 | 0.37 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 1.8 | 0.12 | -54% |
| Other crime | 63 | 1.2 | 0.57 | -22% |
| Drugs | 50 | 1.0 | 0.29 | +28% |
| Possession of weapons | 46 | 0.9 | 0.90 | +7% |
| Robbery | 22 | 0.4 | 0.31 | -45% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +86% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -29% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kingswinford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kingswinford recorded 1,183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 41.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kingswinford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kingswinford recorded 387 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kingswinford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kingswinford recorded 256 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kingswinford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kingswinford recorded 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kingswinford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kingswinford recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kingswinford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kingswinford recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kingswinford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kingswinford recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kingswinford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kingswinford recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kingswinford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kingswinford recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kingswinford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kingswinford recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kingswinford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kingswinford recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kingswinford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kingswinford recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kingswinford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kingswinford recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kingswinford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kingswinford recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Kingswinford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kingswinford.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingswinford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brierley Hill | 3,630 | 115.3 | +114% |
| Stourbridge | 4,098 | 69.6 | +29% |
| Dudley (Dudley) | 7,146 | 113.1 | +109% |
| Sedgley | 2,244 | 68.8 | +27% |
| Wombourne | 600 | 49.1 | -9% |
| Cradley Heath | 1,808 | 94.6 | +75% |
| Coseley | 1,960 | 76.3 | +41% |
| Rowley Regis | 3,101 | 80.8 | +50% |
4 areas within Kingswinford, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Brockmoor & Pensnett had the highest rate (96.7 per 1,000) and Kingswinford South the lowest (41.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockmoor & Pensnett | Neighbourhood | 14,276 | 1,381 | 96.7 |
| Kingswinford North & Wall Heath | Neighbourhood | 12,722 | 645 | 50.7 |
| Wordsley North | Neighbourhood | 13,696 | 593 | 43.3 |
| Kingswinford South | Neighbourhood | 12,054 | 503 | 41.7 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hollies Street | 140 |
| On or near Parking Area | 127 |
| On or near Supermarket | 123 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 54 |
| On or near Lower Valley Road | 52 |
| On or near Summer Street | 51 |
| On or near Birbeck Place | 40 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 37 |
| On or near Bobeche Place | 36 |
| On or near Milton Street | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kingswinford 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 | 1,038 | 36.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,021 | 36.1% |
| Under investigation | 216 | 7.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 185 | 6.5% |
| Not recorded | 95 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 90 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 83 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 38 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
Kingswinford has an estimated population of 52,382. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kingswinford sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kingswinford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.1% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 6.3% |
Is Kingswinford a safe place to live?
Kingswinford recorded 54.0 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (387).
Is crime in Kingswinford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingswinford was down 9% on the year before: 2,829 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,108 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kingswinford?
Kingswinford 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.