Kingswinford Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Burglary rates in Kingswinford during October 2025 stood at 0.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 67% increase compared to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends highlights a unique challenge for the area, though overall crime remains significantly lower than the UK average. The built-up area recorded 246 total crimes in the month, translating to a crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents—37.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.2% of all reported crimes, followed by shoplifting (15.9%) and vehicle crime (11.4%). This mix reflects a pattern consistent with urban centres where retail activity and transportation hubs contribute to property-related incidents. October’s seasonal context—shorter days, the clocks going back, and Halloween—may have influenced crime dynamics, though no direct correlation is evident in the data. The relatively low rate of anti-social behaviour (0.2 per 1,000) and theft from the person (0.0 per 1,000) contrasts with higher rates of burglary, suggesting that while certain property crimes are elevated, other categories remain well below national levels. This profile aligns with a mixed-use area where industrial and commercial zones coexist with residential neighbourhoods, creating distinct micro-environments for different types of crime.

October 2025 saw a 43.8% increase in burglary cases, rising from 16 to 23 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average, underscores a vulnerability in property security within the built-up area. Shoplifting also rose by 34.5%, with 39 cases recorded—27% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This may be linked to the continued operation of retail outlets and the impact of darker evenings, which could deter staff vigilance. Conversely, robbery cases plummeted by 83.3%, from 6 to 1, a decline likely attributable to targeted policing efforts or seasonal factors such as Halloween-related interventions. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate of 0.2 per 1,000—84% below the UK average—suggests effective community engagement or a lower incidence of public disturbances. For residents, the daily crime count of approximately 8 incidents offers a tangible metric to contextualise local safety. The disparity between Kingswinford’s burglary rate and the UK average highlights the need for tailored strategies, while the sharp decline in robbery indicates that some crime prevention measures may be working.

Kingswinford’s crime rate in October 2025 fell to 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a 5.5% decrease from the previous month’s 5.1 per 1,000. This downward trend, though modest, reflects a broader pattern of stability in the built-up area’s crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 209 residents—a monthly exposure rate that remains lower than many comparable urban areas. The daily crime count of 8 incidents per day provides a practical benchmark for residents, illustrating that while crime is not absent, it remains relatively infrequent in a population of over 51,000. The area’s population context further underscores the significance of these figures: with 246 crimes reported, the rate per capita is well below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community policing, infrastructure, or socioeconomic conditions—may be contributing to this relative safety. While burglary remains an outlier compared to national trends, the overall trajectory indicates that Kingswinford’s crime profile is neither escalating nor declining sharply, but maintaining a stable position within the broader UK context.