Total Crime Rate
94.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chester Road North area has the 76th highest crime rate of 180 local areas in Kingstanding , and the 1465th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Chester Road North (B73 6RR) in the last 12 months was 94.0 per 1,000 residents and was 17.9% lower than the Kingstanding average (114.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -87.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 62.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -17.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chester Road North (B73 6RR), the main crime hotspot is near Welshmans Hill. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kingstanding| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Welshmans Hill | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bendall Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Banners Gate Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Honiley Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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