Kingswinford Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 51,421 residents, Kingswinford recorded 205 crimes in February 2024, translating to a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 people—43.7% below the UK average of 7.1. This figure, while relatively low compared to national levels, reflects a crime profile shaped by local characteristics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 43.9% of all reported crimes (90 cases), a rate of 1.8 per 1,000—28% below the UK average for this category. Property crimes, meanwhile, made up 45.9% of the total (94 cases), with burglary and vehicle crime each contributing 13.2% of incidents. These property-related offences occurred at rates of 0.5 per 1,000, significantly higher than UK averages for both categories (0.3 for burglary and 0.4 for vehicle crime). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the lower overall crime rate compared to busier periods, though the prominence of violent crime suggests other factors are at play. The area's industrial heritage and built-up urban character likely contribute to the patterns observed, with property crime rates influenced by factors such as the density of residential and commercial spaces.

February 2024 saw a sharp 100% increase in robbery incidents, rising from one to two cases. This follows a broader trend in property crime, with burglary also rising by 22.7% (22 to 27 cases). These increases contrast with significant declines in other categories: drug-related offences fell by two-thirds (from three to one), and 'other crime' dropped by 60% (from five to two). The crime mix also shifted, with violence and sexual offences making up 43.9% of all incidents—substantially higher than the UK average of 28% for this category. Burglary and vehicle crime both exceeded UK rates by over 60%, while shoplifting and anti-social behaviour were 63% and 90% below UK averages respectively. These patterns suggest a combination of local dynamics and broader national trends, with certain crime types showing marked divergence from the UK profile.

Kingswinford's crime rate in February 2024 fell to 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 10.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.5. This brings the area's monthly exposure to a level where one crime occurred for every 251 residents over the course of the month—a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly seven crimes per day, a measure that highlights the frequency of incidents in a built-up urban environment. When compared to the UK average, Kingswinford's overall rate remains significantly lower, but specific crime types reveal a more nuanced picture. For example, burglary and vehicle crime both exceed UK averages by 67% and 14% respectively, suggesting local factors—such as the area's industrial character or proximity to transport networks—may influence these categories. These comparisons illustrate how the area's crime profile diverges from national trends in ways that reflect its unique social and physical environment.