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Crime in Kings Heath

Kings Heath had 565 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 185.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 91 Birmingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 50% above the middle Birmingham area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

B14, Birmingham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Kings Heath

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185.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
15 of 91Birmingham rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common189 in 3 months

Month by month

149 Apr 161 May 209 Jun 209 Jul 179 Aug 177 Sep

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Kings Heath. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence18933%
shoplifting7413%
criminal damage6311%
vehicle crime488%
public order448%
theft356%
burglary315%
anti-social behaviour275%

Kings Heath against Birmingham

TypeKings Heath per 1,000Middle Birmingham areaChange
Violence61.953.1▼ 1%
Burglary10.25.1▼ 3%
Vehicle crime15.79.7▼ 14%
Anti-social behaviour8.85.2▲ 42%
Theft and robbery20.311.9▲ 29%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Kings Heath185.2▲ 9%
Stirchley142.1▲ 12%
Moseley142▲ 3%
Selly Park130.8▲ 30%
Brandwood End109.6▲ 7%
Wake Green107.20%
Billesley79.9▼ 5%
See every Birmingham area ranked on the crime in Birmingham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Kings Heath a safe area?

Kings Heath had about 185.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 15 of 91 Birmingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kings Heath?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (189), followed by shoplifting (74) and criminal damage (63).