Crime Rate in Chelmsley Wood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chelmsley Wood

The total recorded crimes in Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, UK in February 2026 are around 163 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chelmsley Wood crime rate of 4.06 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
Chelmsley Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chelmsley Circle with total crimes: 29
  • Derby Drive with total crimes: 13
  • Lowbrook Way with total crimes: 6

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Chelmsley Wood)CrimesRank (Chelmsley Wood)CrimesRank (Chelmsley Wood)
BickenhillNA NA2,801 12,799 2
St AlphegeNA NA1,686 31,743 3
Kingshurst and FordbridgeNA NA1,538 41,712 4
Smith's WoodNA NA1,215 61,445 5
Shirley SouthNA NA1,333 51,262 7
Shirley WestNA NA1,159 81,306 6
Castle BromwichNA NA1,185 71,114 9
OltonNA NA927 111,180 8
LyndonNA NA950 91,054 12
BlytheNA NA942 101,077 10
ElmdonNA NA794 131,058 11
MeridenNA NA919 12950 13
Shirley EastNA NA721 14738 14
Dorridge and Hockley HeathNA NA498 15642 15
SilhillNA NA472 16535 16
KnowleNA NA362 17464 17

Chelmsley Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2025 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 19 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (72 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (84 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 20268
December 202510
November 202512
October 20259
September 202512
August 202513
July 202511
June 202516
May 202516
April 202512
March 202511
February 202510

A total of 933 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 71.77 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202663
January 202654
December 202566
November 202572
October 202578
September 202572
August 202584
July 202577
June 202583
May 202570
April 202579
March 202581
February 202554

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202611
December 202515
November 20257
October 202510
September 20252
August 20259
July 20257
June 20257
May 20258
April 20257
March 20257
February 20251

A total of 308 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.69 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202628
December 202518
November 202539
October 202536
September 202520
August 202515
July 202520
June 202517
May 202519
April 202527
March 202515
February 202524

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20266
December 20257
November 202513
October 202513
September 202512
August 202517
July 202513
June 202516
May 202510
April 202521
March 202516
February 202516

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20253
September 20254
August 20254
July 20257
June 20252
May 20252
April 20258
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 211 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202616
December 202519
November 202521
October 202531
September 202522
August 202514
July 202513
June 202514
May 202513
April 202514
March 202516
February 202510

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20268
December 20255
November 20255
October 20256
September 20255
August 20259
July 20259
June 20259
May 20254
April 20258
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20268
December 202510
November 20257
October 20259
September 20254
August 20253
July 20252
June 20258
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 20257
November 20255
October 20257
September 20253
August 20253
July 20254
June 20258
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20253
November 20254
October 20253
September 20253
August 20255
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 222 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202616
December 202516
November 202515
October 202511
September 202514
August 202510
July 202521
June 202518
May 202519
April 202526
March 202520
February 202524

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
May 20253

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
September 20252
August 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Chelmsley Wood in February 2026

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

1. Chelmsley Circle (Map)
Total29
Criminal damage and arson9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Derby Drive (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Lowbrook Way (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
4. Tower Croft (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Fillingham Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Compton Croft (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
7. Bishop Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Coralin Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson5
9. Dunster Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Ely Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other crime1

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