Crime Rate in Blythe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blythe

The total recorded crimes in Blythe, Solihull, UK in March 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blythe crime rate of 3.33 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 Blythe, encompassing approximately 22,519 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Blythe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Farmers Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Six Acre Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Blythe?

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

  • Relative to Solihull:

    • In 2024, Blythe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Solihull average, with 942 crimes compared to 1176.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Blythe recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Blythe had fewer crimes than the Solihull average, with 1,077 crimes compared to 1,287. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Blythe recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Solihull, Blythe has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Blythe Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Blythe has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 3.33 ranking 11th out of 16 in the Solihull, UK

In 2024, the total Blythe crimes were 942. The crime rate of Blythe in 2024 was 41.83 (year) or 3.49 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Solihull.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blythe were around 1,077 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.83 (year) or 3.99 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Solihull.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Solihull)CrimesRank (Solihull)CrimesRank (Solihull)
Chelmsley Wood186 12,483 22,805 1
Bickenhill182 22,801 12,799 2
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
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

Blythe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202510
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 202413
September 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 202411
April 20247

A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202519
January 202531
December 202433
November 202418
October 202424
September 202425
July 202427
June 202490
May 202433
April 202434

A total of 132 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202511
January 20252
December 20249
November 202414
October 202415
September 202416
July 202412
June 202414
May 202411
April 20249

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20245
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
July 20242
June 202432
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
July 202415
June 202412
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20244
September 202413
July 20249
June 202410
May 20243
April 202410

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20246
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Blythe in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Farmers Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Six Acre Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Magnolia Drive (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Limekiln Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Elvaston Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ascote Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
9. Elm Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Coppice Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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