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Crime in Kingshurst

Kingshurst had 603 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 113.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 26 Solihull areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 35% above the middle Solihull area. Crime was up 1% on the three months before.

B37, Solihull · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Kingshurst

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113.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 26Solihull rank1st is the highest rate
+1%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common246 in 3 months

Month by month

220 Mar 182 Apr 193 May 178 Jun 230 Jul 195 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Kingshurst. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence24641%
criminal damage6811%
vehicle crime6010%
shoplifting539%
public order417%
theft386%
drugs224%
weapons203%

Kingshurst against Solihull

TypeKingshurst per 1,000Middle Solihull areaChange
Violence46.428.3▼ 5%
Burglary3.44.10%
Vehicle crime11.39▼ 15%
Anti-social behaviour1.93.4▼ 58%
Theft and robbery10.48.2▲ 31%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Chelmsley Wood148.7▲ 7%
Kitts Green147.6▲ 16%
Tile Cross145.9▲ 9%
Shard End129.3▲ 16%
Smith's Wood117.7▲ 14%
Kingshurst113.7▲ 1%
Water Orton50.8▼ 6%
See every Solihull area ranked on the crime in Solihull page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Kingshurst a safe area?

Kingshurst had about 113.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 26 Solihull areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kingshurst?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (246), followed by criminal damage (68) and vehicle crime (60).