New figures released by West Midlands Police in February 2026 show that reports of violence and sexual offences rose in Kingswinford, West Midlands, in December 2025. While the total number of recorded crimes in the Kingswinford and Wordsley policing area fell slightly, reports of violence and sexual offences increased by 22%, to 86 incidents in December.
The rise in violence coincided with a marked drop in vehicle crime across the Dudley borough. That fall follows a year-long crackdown on vehicle thefts and burglaries by specialist units including the Dudley Priority Crime Team, a campaign locally reported by Stourbridge News.
CrimeRate’s local summary shows violence and sexual offences are now the most commonly reported category in Kingswinford. Dudley Council has expanded CCTV use and shared footage via the Operation Snap initiative, while local community groups say the spike in personal-harm reports underscores the need for more foot patrols in residential streets.
West Midlands Police said it is reallocating staff and resources to focus on street safety and victim-based crime to reassure residents. The force’s refocus on resource deployment comes amid a senior leadership change: Chief Constable Craig Guildford retired in January 2026 and Deputy Chief Constable Scott Green has been appointed Acting Chief Constable. WMP said the December incidents are under review to establish how many relate to domestic abuse, street violence or other categories.
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