Crime Rate in Bickenhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bickenhill

The total recorded crimes in Bickenhill, Solihull, UK in May 2025 are around 228 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bickenhill crime rate of 10.72 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (15.62% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (33) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-28.12% decrease)
Bickenhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Concorde Road with total crimes: 22
  • Marston Green with total crimes: 11

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 areas in the Solihull.

    • 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 areas in the Solihull.

  • 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 May 2025 the Bickenhill has recorded 228 crimes with crime rate of 10.72 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bickenhill)CrimesRank (Bickenhill)CrimesRank (Bickenhill)
Chelmsley Wood180 22,483 22,805 1
St Alphege143 31,686 31,743 3
Kingshurst and Fordbridge119 51,538 41,712 4
Smith's Wood128 41,215 61,445 5
Shirley South93 81,333 51,262 7
Shirley West106 61,159 81,306 6
Castle Bromwich90 91,185 71,114 9
Blythe96 7942 101,077 10
Olton72 10927 111,180 8
Lyndon47 15950 91,054 12
Elmdon66 11794 131,058 11
Meriden55 12919 12950 13
Dorridge and Hockley Heath55 13498 15642 15
Shirley East51 14721 14738 14
Silhill34 16472 16535 16
Knowle30 17362 17464 17

Bickenhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (48 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 202519
February 202513
January 20257
December 202420
November 202411
October 202412
September 202413
July 20246
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 202410
September 202410
July 20245
June 202410
May 202414

A total of 542 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202548
March 202523
February 202527
January 202535
December 202427
November 202449
October 202439
September 202442
August 20241
July 202448
June 2024116
May 202454

A total of 770 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202564
March 202545
February 202556
January 202555
December 202466
November 202460
October 202464
September 202464
July 202449
June 2024114
May 202459

A total of 364 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202526
March 202531
February 202524
January 202520
December 202426
November 202425
October 202431
September 202429
July 202430
June 202466
May 202434

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202517
March 202510
February 202512
January 20254
December 20246
November 202414
October 202412
September 202418
July 202410
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 193 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202516
March 202511
February 20259
January 202516
December 202412
November 202414
October 202412
September 202412
July 202420
June 202434
May 202419

A total of 69 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 202410
September 20241
July 20249
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20251
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
July 20244
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
July 20246
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 315 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Bickenhill in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order4
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. Concorde Road (Map)
Total22
Vehicle crime5
Other crime3
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Marston Green (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Harbet Drive (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Blackfirs Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Birch Croft (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1

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