Crime Rate in Solihull: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Solihull

The total recorded crimes in Solihull, UK in May 2025 are around 1,593 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Solihull crime rate of 7.37 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (546) incidents (6.85% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (234) incidents (-24.76% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (171) incidents (-14.50% decrease)
Solihull Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 31
  • Chelmsley Circle with total crimes: 30
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24

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 (228 crimes), and the safest, Knowle (30 crimes), is 198 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Solihull.

Similarly, the area of Marston Green & Airport (193 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Monkspath North (8 crimes), with a difference of 185 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Solihull.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bickenhill228
Chelmsley Wood180
St Alphege143
Smith's Wood128
Kingshurst and Fordbridge119

Safest Wards:

Dorridge and Hockley Heath55
Shirley East51
Lyndon47
Silhill34
Knowle30

Most Dangerous Areas:

Marston Green & Airport193
Central Solihull & Sharmans Cross135
Chelmsley Wood West111
Chelmsley Wood East88
Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath81

Safest Areas:

Monkspath South21
Shirley Heath18
Lyndon North14
Ulverley Green & Langley14
Monkspath North8

Solihull Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Solihull has recorded 1,593 crimes with crime rate of 7.37 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)
Dudley2,497 728,630 731,146 7
Walsall2,570 532,801 433,099 5
Sandwell3,192 338,740 540,962 3
Coventry3,128 441,087 341,099 4
Wolverhampton2,497 232,370 233,152 2
Birmingham14,454 1168,980 1173,610 1

Solihull Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 587 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 265 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1224 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (504 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 904 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202599
April 2025101
March 202579
February 202568
January 202560
December 202484
November 202474
October 2024102
September 202456
July 202465
June 2024116

A total of 1121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025111
April 202597
March 202584
February 202575
January 202570
December 202482
November 202493
October 202485
September 202490
August 20241
July 2024123
June 2024210

A total of 121 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 20257
February 20259
January 20253
December 20249
November 20249
October 202414
September 20247
August 20242
July 20246
June 202434

A total of 1349 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 112.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202576
April 2025109
March 2025125
February 2025115
January 2025107
December 2024108
November 2024135
October 2024139
September 2024103
August 20241
July 202497
June 2024234

A total of 244 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202529
March 202515
February 202519
January 202520
December 202414
November 202411
October 202426
September 202417
July 202425
June 202454

A total of 1400 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025124
April 2025152
March 202599
February 202599
January 2025136
December 202497
November 202494
October 2024112
September 2024113
August 20241
July 2024149
June 2024224

A total of 2338 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 194.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 412 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025171
April 2025200
March 2025188
February 2025154
January 2025175
December 2024164
November 2024201
October 2024226
September 2024225
August 20241
July 2024221
June 2024412

A total of 315 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202532
March 202527
February 202519
January 202525
December 202419
November 202431
October 202425
September 202417
July 202427
June 202466

A total of 111 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 202413
October 20246
September 20245
July 202414
June 202430

A total of 6540 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 545.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1224 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025546
April 2025511
March 2025567
February 2025464
January 2025522
December 2024497
November 2024507
October 2024551
September 2024563
August 20241
July 2024587
June 20241224

A total of 1300 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202595
April 2025108
March 202599
February 202585
January 2025105
December 2024115
November 202490
October 202494
September 2024129
August 20241
July 2024147
June 2024232

A total of 2874 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 261.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 504 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025234
April 2025311
March 2025250
February 2025245
January 2025188
December 2024140
November 2024214
October 2024242
September 2024281
July 2024265
June 2024504

A total of 414 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202535
March 202528
February 202535
January 202538
December 202423
November 202432
October 202423
September 202440
July 202437
June 202482

A total of 388 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202534
March 202538
February 202532
January 202530
December 202425
November 202428
October 202431
September 202429
July 202440
June 202472

High Crime Locations Solihull in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting28
Public order2
Robbery1
2. Chelmsley Circle (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson7
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order4
Vehicle crime3
Other theft3
4. Concorde Road (Map)
Total21
Vehicle crime5
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3
Other theft3
Other crime3
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
5. Derby Drive (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft3
Public order2
Theft from the person1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18

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