Crime Rate in Chelmsley Wood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chelmsley Wood

The total recorded crimes in Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, UK in March 2025 are around 186 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chelmsley Wood crime rate of 4.63 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (81) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
Chelmsley Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chelmsley Circle with total crimes: 38
  • Derby Drive with total crimes: 15
  • Dunster Road with total crimes: 10

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Chelmsley Wood has recorded 186 crimes with crime rate of 4.63 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Solihull)CrimesRank (Solihull)CrimesRank (Solihull)
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
Blythe75 11942 101,077 10
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

Chelmsley Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

July 2024 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 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (200 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (109 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (79 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20259
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 202411
July 20243
June 202414
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 932 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 200 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202581
February 202554
January 202574
December 202454
November 202459
October 202480
September 202468
July 202474
June 2024200
May 2024109
April 202479

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20259
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20247
July 202411
June 202412
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 234 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202510
January 202523
December 202415
November 202425
October 202428
September 202420
July 202424
June 202430
May 202427
April 202416

A total of 243 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202524
January 202530
December 202417
November 202415
October 202425
September 202413
July 202427
June 202442
May 202422
April 202413

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 162 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 202512
December 202414
November 202418
October 202411
September 20246
July 202420
June 202428
May 202417
April 202415

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

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 202411
September 20245
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202516
January 202517
December 202417
November 202425
October 202421
September 202417
August 20241
July 202416
June 202438
May 202417
April 202424

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20249
September 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
July 20242
June 202414
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 258 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202524
January 202516
December 202420
November 202414
October 202421
September 202423
July 202423
June 202452
May 202422
April 202423

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Chelmsley Wood in March 2025

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

1. Chelmsley Circle (Map)
Total38
Violence and sexual offences11
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Derby Drive (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
3. Dunster Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
4. Conway Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Woodlands Way (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Tower Croft (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
7. Frensham Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Keepers Gate (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
9. Winchester Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Piccadilly Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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