Crime Rate in Chelmsley Wood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chelmsley Wood

The total recorded crimes in Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, UK in July 2025 are around 188 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chelmsley Wood crime rate of 4.68 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 Chelmsley Wood, encompassing approximately 40,147 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (77) incidents (-7.23% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
Chelmsley Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chelmsley Circle with total crimes: 46
  • Derby Drive with total crimes: 12
  • Waterloo Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Chelmsley Wood?

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

  • Relative to Solihull:

    • In 2024, Chelmsley Wood reported a higher crime volume than the Solihull average, with 2,483 crimes compared to 1,176. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chelmsley Wood witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Solihull.

    • In 2023, Chelmsley Wood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Solihull average, with 2,805 crimes compared to 1,287. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chelmsley Wood witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Solihull.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Solihull, Chelmsley Wood has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Chelmsley Wood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chelmsley Wood has recorded 188 crimes with crime rate of 4.68 ranking 2th out of 16 in the Solihull, UK

In 2024, the total Chelmsley Wood crimes were 2,483. The crime rate of Chelmsley Wood in 2024 was 61.85 (year) or 5.15 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Solihull.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chelmsley Wood were around 2,805 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.87 (year) or 5.82 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Solihull.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chelmsley Wood)CrimesRank (Chelmsley Wood)CrimesRank (Chelmsley Wood)
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
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

Chelmsley Wood 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 77 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (83 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (79 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (81 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (23 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20254
April 20258
March 20256
February 20253
January 20259
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 202411

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20258
April 20257
March 20257
February 20251
January 20259
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20247

A total of 779 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202577
June 202583
May 202570
April 202579
March 202581
February 202554
January 202574
December 202454
November 202459
October 202480
September 202468

A total of 190 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202516
May 202510
April 202521
March 202516
February 202516
January 202517
December 202417
November 202425
October 202421
September 202417
August 20241

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 202411
September 20245

A total of 222 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202517
May 202519
April 202527
March 202515
February 202524
January 202530
December 202417
November 202415
October 202425
September 202413

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202516
May 202516
April 202512
March 202511
February 202510
January 202512
December 202414
November 202418
October 202411
September 20246

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20252
April 20258
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 191 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202514
May 202513
April 202514
March 202516
February 202510
January 202523
December 202415
November 202425
October 202428
September 202420

A total of 222 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202518
May 202519
April 202526
March 202520
February 202524
January 202516
December 202420
November 202414
October 202421
September 202423

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20249
September 20243

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

High Crime Locations Chelmsley Wood in July 2025

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

1. Chelmsley Circle (Map)
Total46
Violence and sexual offences15
Shoplifting10
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Possession of weapons2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Robbery1
2. Derby Drive (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Waterloo Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Tower Croft (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Piccadilly Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Hedgetree Croft (Map)
Total5
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Winchester Drive (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Coralin Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Burhill Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Woodlands Way (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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