Bournville vs Kingstanding

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Bournville West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Kingstanding West Midlands Police

      Bournville vs Kingstanding Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bournville
      West Midlands Police
      2,697 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      28.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Kingstanding
      West Midlands Police
      2,881 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      23.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bournville
      B Kingstanding
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,697
      2,881
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,869
      3,209
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6%
      ↓10.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.2%
      23.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bournville
      B Kingstanding
      Violent Crime
      978 ↓6%
      1,477 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      193 ↓23%
      178 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      118 ↓28%
      130 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      280 ↓11%
      185 ↑5%
      Burglary
      131 ↓25%
      103 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      224 ↑11%
      263 ↓4%
      Drugs
      90 ↑80%
      59 ↓5%
      Public Order
      184 ↑6%
      150 ↓21%
      Robbery
      65 ↑38%
      61 ↓45%
      Shoplifting
      311 ↑4%
      108 ↑1%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓23%
      13 ↑160%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓13%
      10 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      50 ↓25%
      60 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      50 ↓12%
      84 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bournville is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bournville safer than Kingstanding?

      Bournville has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,697 crimes in the last 12 months. Kingstanding has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,881 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bournville vs Kingstanding?

      Bournville shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Kingstanding shows -10.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bournville and Kingstanding?

      In Bournville, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (978 incidents). In Kingstanding, it is Violent Crime (1,477 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bournville and Kingstanding?

      Bournville recorded 193 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kingstanding recorded 178. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bournville vs Kingstanding?

      Violent crime in Bournville totalled 978 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,477 in Kingstanding. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bournville and Kingstanding in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bournville recorded 2,869 crimes (now 2,697, a change of -6%). Kingstanding recorded 3,209 crimes previously (now 2,881, -10.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bournville and Kingstanding?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bournville has a resolution rate of 28.2% and Kingstanding has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bournville and Kingstanding?

      Bournville falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Kingstanding is covered by West Midlands Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bournville and Kingstanding?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bournville or Kingstanding on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bournville and Kingstanding. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.