Crime Rates at Monksway, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 9LW

Monksway area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Druids Heath & Monyhull , and the 1203rd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Monksway (B38 9LW) in the last 12 months was 68.1 per 1,000 residents and was 26.4% lower than the Druids Heath & Monyhull average (92.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 41.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 111.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Monksway (B38 9LW), the main crime hotspot is near Arrow Walk. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 28 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.