Crime Rate in Bickenhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bickenhill

The total recorded crimes in Bickenhill, Solihull, UK in February 2026 are around 175 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bickenhill crime rate of 8.23 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (-3.51% decrease)
  • Other theft: (30) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (24) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
Bickenhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Concorde Road with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 13

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bickenhill)CrimesRank (Bickenhill)CrimesRank (Bickenhill)
Chelmsley WoodNA NA2,483 22,805 1
St AlphegeNA NA1,686 31,743 3
Kingshurst and FordbridgeNA NA1,538 41,712 4
Smith's WoodNA NA1,215 61,445 5
Shirley SouthNA NA1,333 51,262 7
Shirley WestNA NA1,159 81,306 6
Castle BromwichNA NA1,185 71,114 9
OltonNA NA927 111,180 8
LyndonNA NA950 91,054 12
BlytheNA NA942 101,077 10
ElmdonNA NA794 131,058 11
MeridenNA NA919 12950 13
Shirley EastNA NA721 14738 14
Dorridge and Hockley HeathNA NA498 15642 15
SilhillNA NA472 16535 16
KnowleNA NA362 17464 17

Bickenhill 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 55 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

In October 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (61 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (78 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (47 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 278 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.38 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202628
December 202529
November 202533
October 202530
September 202521
August 202523
July 202519
June 202520
May 202518
April 202516
March 202511
February 20259

A total of 478 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.77 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 202633
December 202524
November 202537
October 202544
September 202547
August 202550
July 202541
June 202547
May 202533
April 202548
March 202523
February 202527

A total of 316 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202620
December 202522
November 202522
October 202516
September 202524
August 202521
July 202530
June 202528
May 202522
April 202526
March 202531
February 202524

A total of 812 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.46 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202655
January 202657
December 202574
November 202557
October 202561
September 202578
August 202568
July 202561
June 202562
May 202574
April 202564
March 202545
February 202556

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20263
December 20257
November 20258
October 202512
September 20254
August 20256
July 20255
June 20258
May 20258
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20257
November 20255
October 20253
September 20252
August 20254
July 20251
June 20256
May 202510
April 20256
March 20251
February 20256

A total of 88 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 202510
November 20256
October 202514
September 20258
August 202510
July 20256
June 20258
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 161 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20269
December 202512
November 202512
October 20256
September 202519
August 202517
July 20259
June 202515
May 202519
April 202517
March 202510
February 202512

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20268
December 20254
November 20257
October 202514
September 20258
August 202528
July 202510
June 20258
May 20258
April 20256
March 202519
February 202513

A total of 383 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202619
December 202529
November 202545
October 202579
September 202523
August 202527
July 202516
June 202515
May 202523
April 202532
March 202523
February 202532

A total of 51 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20256
November 20254
October 20254
September 20256
August 20253
July 20256
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20254
October 20251
September 20255
August 20252
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20253
September 20251
July 20254
June 20252
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252

High Crime Locations Bickenhill in February 2026

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

1. Concorde Road (Map)
Total16
Other theft8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
3. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total13
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Old Damson Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
7. Holbrook Grove (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Marston Green (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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