Crime Rate in Solihull: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Solihull

The total recorded crimes in Solihull, UK in July 2025 are around 1,726 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Solihull crime rate of 7.98 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Solihull, encompassing approximately 216,240 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (603) incidents (-1.47% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (246) incidents (28.12% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (193) incidents (-4.93% decrease)
Solihull Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Chelmsley Circle with total crimes: 46
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 36
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21

Solihull Police Info:

West Midlands Police

How safe is Solihull?

To understand the safety of Solihull, we need to analyze Solihull crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Solihull has recorded 19,985 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 92.42 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 162 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 21,884 crimes with a crime rate of 101.20, ranking it 119 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to West Midlands:

    • In 2024, Solihull demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Midlands average, with 19985 crimes compared to 51799.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Solihull witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Solihull had fewer crimes than the West Midlands average, with 21,884 crimes compared to 53,565. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Solihull witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Solihull is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in West Midlands, Solihull has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Solihull Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bickenhill (210 crimes), and the safest, Knowle (34 crimes), is 176 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Solihull.

Similarly, the area of Marston Green & Airport (181 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Shirley Heath (18 crimes), with a difference of 163 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Solihull.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bickenhill210
Chelmsley Wood188
St Alphege157
Kingshurst and Fordbridge135
Shirley South127

Safest Wards:

Meriden67
Silhill57
Shirley East50
Dorridge and Hockley Heath49
Knowle34

Most Dangerous Areas:

Marston Green & Airport181
Central Solihull & Sharmans Cross135
Chelmsley Wood West115
Blossomfield110
Shirley West89

Safest Areas:

Lyndon North28
Monkspath South24
Monkspath North22
Ulverley Green & Langley20
Shirley Heath18

Solihull Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Solihull has recorded 1,726 crimes with crime rate of 7.98 ranking 190th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in West Midlands.

In 2024, the total Solihull crimes were 19,985. The crime rate of Solihull in 2024 was 92.42 (year) or 7.70 (month) ranking it 162 danzarous in the UK. Solihull ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in West Midlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Solihull were around 21,884 crimes with yearly crime rate of 101.20 (year) or 8.43 (month) ranking 119 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in West Midlands, Solihull ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 6 as per crime rate of Solihull

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)
Dudley2,549 728,630 731,146 7
Walsall2,531 532,801 433,099 5
Sandwell3,278 338,740 540,962 3
Coventry3,185 441,087 341,099 4
Wolverhampton2,584 232,370 233,152 2
Birmingham15,196 1168,980 1173,610 1

Solihull Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 603 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 246 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (612 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (203 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (546 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (234 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (511 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (311 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (567 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (250 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 464 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 245 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (522 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (188 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 497 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 164 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (507 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (214 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (551 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (242 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (563 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (281 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025113
June 2025100
May 202595
April 2025108
March 202599
February 202585
January 2025105
December 2024115
November 202490
October 202494
September 2024129
August 20241

A total of 348 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202534
May 202529
April 202534
March 202538
February 202532
January 202530
December 202425
November 202428
October 202431
September 202429

A total of 381 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202546
May 202541
April 202535
March 202528
February 202535
January 202538
December 202423
November 202432
October 202423
September 202440

A total of 244 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202535
May 202514
April 202529
March 202515
February 202519
January 202520
December 202414
November 202411
October 202426
September 202417

A total of 5944 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 495.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 612 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025603
June 2025612
May 2025546
April 2025511
March 2025567
February 2025464
January 2025522
December 2024497
November 2024507
October 2024551
September 2024563
August 20241

A total of 2543 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 231.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 311 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025246
June 2025192
May 2025234
April 2025311
March 2025250
February 2025245
January 2025188
December 2024140
November 2024214
October 2024242
September 2024281

A total of 2101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 175.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 226 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025193
June 2025203
May 2025171
April 2025200
March 2025188
February 2025154
January 2025175
December 2024164
November 2024201
October 2024226
September 2024225
August 20241

A total of 970 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202580
June 2025102
May 2025111
April 202597
March 202584
February 202575
January 202570
December 202482
November 202493
October 202485
September 202490
August 20241

A total of 105 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 202511
April 202510
March 20257
February 20259
January 20253
December 20249
November 20249
October 202414
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 1221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025102
June 2025101
May 202576
April 2025109
March 2025125
February 2025115
January 2025107
December 2024108
November 2024135
October 2024139
September 2024103
August 20241

A total of 98 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202511
May 202515
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 202413
October 20246
September 20245

A total of 270 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202519
May 202527
April 202532
March 202527
February 202519
January 202525
December 202419
November 202431
October 202425
September 202417

A total of 1279 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025133
June 2025119
May 2025124
April 2025152
March 202599
February 202599
January 2025136
December 202497
November 202494
October 2024112
September 2024113
August 20241

A total of 882 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202573
June 202586
May 202599
April 2025101
March 202579
February 202568
January 202560
December 202484
November 202474
October 2024102
September 202456

High Crime Locations Solihull in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Solihull postcode area is presented below.

1. Chelmsley Circle (Map)
Total46
Violence and sexual offences15
Shoplifting10
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Possession of weapons2
Robbery1
Other crime1
Drugs1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting24
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order5
Shoplifting3
Other theft3
Possession of weapons1
4. Richard Lewis Way (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person1
Drugs1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Other theft2
Other crime2
Possession of weapons1
6. Brook Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting3

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