Crime Rate in Blythe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blythe

The total recorded crimes in Blythe, Solihull, UK in July 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blythe crime rate of 3.82 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Blythe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Road with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Magnolia Drive with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Solihull.

    • 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 areas in the Solihull.

  • 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 July 2025 the Blythe has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 3.82 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blythe)CrimesRank (Blythe)CrimesRank (Blythe)
Chelmsley Wood188 22,483 22,805 1
Bickenhill210 12,801 12,799 2
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
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

Blythe 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 27 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246

A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202536
May 202536
April 202541
March 202520
February 202519
January 202531
December 202433
November 202418
October 202424
September 202425

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20245

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20251
April 20255
March 20256
February 202510
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 202413
September 20243

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 202515
April 20259
March 202519
February 202511
January 20252
December 20249
November 202414
October 202415
September 202416

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
November 20246
October 20241

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20257
April 20257
March 20256
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20244
September 202413

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 202510
April 202512
March 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
January 20252

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 202517
April 20257
March 20255
February 20258
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
October 20243
September 20241

High Crime Locations Blythe in July 2025

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

1. Elm Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Magnolia Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
5. Saintbury Drive (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
6. Dormston Close (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime4
7. Salter Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Dewberry Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Dog Kennel Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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