Crime Rate in Bickenhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bickenhill

The total recorded crimes in Bickenhill, Solihull, UK in July 2025 are around 210 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bickenhill crime rate of 9.88 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (-1.61% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (41) incidents (-12.77% decrease)
  • Other theft: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)
Bickenhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Concorde Road with total crimes: 14
  • Old Damson Lane with total crimes: 10

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 July 2025 the Bickenhill has recorded 210 crimes with crime rate of 9.88 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bickenhill)CrimesRank (Bickenhill)CrimesRank (Bickenhill)
Chelmsley Wood188 22,483 22,805 1
St Alphege157 31,686 31,743 3
Kingshurst and Fordbridge135 41,538 41,712 4
Smith's Wood120 61,215 61,445 5
Shirley South127 51,333 51,262 7
Shirley West120 71,159 81,306 6
Castle Bromwich91 81,185 71,114 9
Olton81 11927 111,180 8
Lyndon83 10950 91,054 12
Blythe86 9942 101,077 10
Elmdon71 12794 131,058 11
Meriden67 13919 12950 13
Shirley East50 15721 14738 14
Silhill57 14472 16535 16
Dorridge and Hockley Heath49 16498 15642 15
Knowle34 17362 17464 17

Bickenhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 292 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202528
May 202522
April 202526
March 202531
February 202524
January 202520
December 202426
November 202425
October 202431
September 202429

A total of 412 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202547
May 202533
April 202548
March 202523
February 202527
January 202535
December 202427
November 202449
October 202439
September 202442
August 20241

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242

A total of 136 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202515
May 202519
April 202517
March 202510
February 202512
January 20254
December 20246
November 202414
October 202412
September 202418

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 671 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202562
May 202574
April 202564
March 202545
February 202556
January 202555
December 202466
November 202460
October 202464
September 202464

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20258
April 20256
March 202519
February 202513
January 20257
December 202420
November 202411
October 202412
September 202413

A total of 159 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202520
May 202518
April 202516
March 202511
February 20259
January 202516
December 202412
November 202414
October 202412
September 202412

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 202410
September 20241

A total of 220 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202515
May 202523
April 202532
March 202523
February 202532
January 202525
December 20246
November 202419
October 202415
September 202414

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251

High Crime Locations Bickenhill in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order5
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Concorde Road (Map)
Total14
Other crime3
Vehicle crime3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Old Damson Lane (Map)
Total10
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Marston Green (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
7. Lincoln Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
8. Clock Lane (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Coleshill Heath Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Holbrook Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5

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