Crime Rate in Bickenhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bickenhill

The total recorded crimes in Bickenhill, Solihull, UK in March 2025 are around 182 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bickenhill crime rate of 8.56 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 Bickenhill, encompassing approximately 21,265 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-19.64% decrease)
  • Other theft: (31) incidents (29.17% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (23) incidents (-14.81% decrease)
Bickenhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marston Green with total crimes: 13
  • Concorde Road with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

How safe is Bickenhill?

To understand the safety of Bickenhill, we need to analyze Bickenhill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Solihull:

    • In 2024, Bickenhill reported a higher crime volume than the Solihull average, with 2,801 crimes compared to 1,176. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bickenhill witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bickenhill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Solihull average, with 2,799 crimes compared to 1,287. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bickenhill witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Solihull, Bickenhill has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bickenhill Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bickenhill has recorded 182 crimes with crime rate of 8.56 ranking 2th out of 16 in the Solihull, UK

In 2024, the total Bickenhill crimes were 2,801. The crime rate of Bickenhill in 2024 was 131.72 (year) or 10.98 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Solihull.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bickenhill were around 2,799 crimes with yearly crime rate of 131.62 (year) or 10.97 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Solihull.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Solihull)CrimesRank (Solihull)CrimesRank (Solihull)
Chelmsley Wood186 12,483 22,805 1
St Alphege142 41,686 31,743 3
Kingshurst and Fordbridge162 31,538 41,712 4
Smith's Wood83 91,215 61,445 5
Shirley South111 61,333 51,262 7
Shirley West115 51,159 81,306 6
Castle Bromwich100 71,185 71,114 9
Olton89 8927 111,180 8
Lyndon78 10950 91,054 12
Blythe75 11942 101,077 10
Elmdon73 12794 131,058 11
Meriden59 13919 12950 13
Shirley East45 15721 14738 14
Silhill50 14472 16535 16
Dorridge and Hockley Heath45 16498 15642 15
Knowle20 17362 17464 17

Bickenhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (42 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 49 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (116 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (114 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202512
January 20254
December 20246
November 202414
October 202412
September 202418
July 202410
June 202422
May 202411
April 20247

A total of 344 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202524
January 202520
December 202426
November 202425
October 202431
September 202429
July 202430
June 202466
May 202434
April 202428

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202513
January 20257
December 202420
November 202411
October 202412
September 202413
July 20246
June 202426
May 202410
April 202412

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 202410
September 202410
July 20245
June 202410
May 202414
April 20248

A total of 682 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202556
January 202555
December 202466
November 202460
October 202464
September 202464
July 202449
June 2024114
May 202459
April 202450

A total of 169 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 202516
December 202412
November 202414
October 202412
September 202412
July 202420
June 202434
May 202419
April 202410

A total of 513 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202527
January 202535
December 202427
November 202449
October 202439
September 202442
August 20241
July 202448
June 2024116
May 202454
April 202452

A total of 65 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 202410
September 20241
July 20249
June 202410
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 57 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
July 20246
June 202412
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 291 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202532
January 202525
December 20246
November 202419
October 202415
September 202414
July 202437
June 202466
May 202423
April 202431

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
July 20244
June 202416
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

High Crime Locations Bickenhill in March 2025

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

1. Marston Green (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Public order1
2. Concorde Road (Map)
Total10
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Other theft6
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Old Damson Lane (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Holbrook Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Birmingham International (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
8. Coleshill Heath Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Marston Croft (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
10. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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