Kings Norton

Vehicle Crime - An increase in vehicle crime within the Kings Norton ward area ( as of 20 July this increase was 10% compared to last year ).

The local dedicated neighbourhood officers will be paying attention and conducting patrols in key locations. A key arrest was made in mid June of a person breaking into vehicles in the West Heath/Kings Norton area. A reduction in offences has taken place since this arrest. There is a lot of crime prevention vehicle crime advice available on the WMP website - consider using steering locks even if only popping into a shop or visiting a friend for a short time. Please do not leave anything of value on show in your vehicle - 'leave it on show, expect it to go !'
If you have any information of who may be involved please inform us via 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. Your local PCSOs are available if you would like any further advice.

Report of vehicles speeding on certain roads across the ward. Of note Staple Lodge Rd and Green Lane, Kings Norton.

Officers will be conducting patrols in these area and will take appropriate action where required. Local officers are also trained to carry out Community Speedwatch with local volunteers. A new speedwatch group has been formed ( Kings Norton Community Speedwatch Group ) and have been carrying out speed checks during July 26 on Green Lane and Staple Lodge Rd ( See Social Media for more info ). If you are interested in joining or setting up a community speedwatch - please drop your local PCSOs a line via the website details.

A number of groups of travellers have entered parks in the Kings Norton area causing concern to local residents, fly tipping and parks not able to be used by local residents due to caravans.

Officers are working closely with the Birmingham City Council to address the concerns. Powers have been used by BCC to evict travellers from the parks. There have been occasions during the 2026 where Police have used powers under S61/62 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.