Crime Rate in Solihull: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Solihull

The total recorded crimes in Solihull, UK in February 2026 are around 1,447 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Solihull crime rate of 6.69 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (512) incidents (-1.73% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (249) incidents (3.32% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (134) incidents (-0.74% decrease)
Solihull Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 33
  • Chelmsley Circle with total crimes: 28
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Solihull has recorded 1,447 crimes with crime rate of 6.69 ranking 149th 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)
Dudley1,961 728,630 731,146 7
Walsall2,267 532,801 433,099 5
Sandwell2,793 338,740 540,962 3
Coventry2,772 441,087 341,099 4
Wolverhampton2,051 232,370 233,152 2
Birmingham11,968 1168,980 1173,610 1

Solihull Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 512 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 249 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (521 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (241 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 591 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 195 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (549 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (259 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (577 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (296 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (544 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (223 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (522 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (208 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1283 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 98.69 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202688
January 202689
December 2025117
November 202590
October 202588
September 2025102
August 2025109
July 2025113
June 2025100
May 202595
April 2025108
March 202599
February 202585

A total of 1712 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 131.69 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 167 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026134
January 2026135
December 2025140
November 2025163
October 2025167
September 2025135
August 2025112
July 2025133
June 2025119
May 2025124
April 2025152
March 202599
February 202599

A total of 112 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20266
December 20259
November 20259
October 20254
September 20259
August 20258
July 202512
June 202512
May 202511
April 202510
March 20257
February 20259

A total of 111 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20257
November 20254
October 20254
September 202513
August 20259
July 202520
June 202511
May 202515
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 342 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202629
January 202626
December 202528
November 202528
October 202534
September 202521
August 202520
July 202544
June 202535
May 202514
April 202529
March 202515
February 202519

A total of 1144 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 88.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202677
January 202679
December 202581
November 202576
October 202592
September 2025100
August 202590
July 202580
June 2025102
May 2025111
April 202597
March 202584
February 202575

A total of 1086 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 83.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202655
January 202650
December 202542
November 202555
October 202568
September 202557
August 2025131
July 2025102
June 2025101
May 202576
April 2025109
March 2025125
February 2025115

A total of 7119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 547.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 612 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026512
January 2026521
December 2025591
November 2025549
October 2025577
September 2025544
August 2025522
July 2025603
June 2025612
May 2025546
April 2025511
March 2025567
February 2025464

A total of 2373 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 182.54 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 235 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026126
January 2026152
December 2025153
November 2025167
October 2025235
September 2025223
August 2025208
July 2025193
June 2025203
May 2025171
April 2025200
March 2025188
February 2025154

A total of 3129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 240.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 311 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026249
January 2026241
December 2025195
November 2025259
October 2025296
September 2025213
August 2025198
July 2025246
June 2025192
May 2025234
April 2025311
March 2025250
February 2025245

A total of 330 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202628
January 202620
December 202517
November 202524
October 202529
September 202530
August 202529
July 202529
June 202519
May 202527
April 202532
March 202527
February 202519

A total of 447 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202626
January 202626
December 202537
November 202524
October 202556
September 202534
August 202539
July 202538
June 202534
May 202529
April 202534
March 202538
February 202532

A total of 452 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.77 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202633
January 202635
December 202536
November 202533
October 202539
September 202519
August 202532
July 202540
June 202546
May 202541
April 202535
March 202528
February 202535

A total of 1084 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 83.38 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202680
January 202666
December 202570
November 2025108
October 2025100
September 202578
August 202576
July 202573
June 202586
May 202599
April 2025101
March 202579
February 202568

High Crime Locations Solihull in February 2026

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting20
Violence and sexual offences8
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Chelmsley Circle (Map)
Total28
Criminal damage and arson9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting20
Drugs1
Burglary1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting13
Drugs3
Burglary2
Public order1
Other theft1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting6
Robbery1
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Concorde Road (Map)
Total15
Other theft8
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person1
Other crime1
Anti-social behaviour1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.