Crime Rate in Dorridge and Hockley Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dorridge and Hockley Heath

The total recorded crimes in Dorridge and Hockley Heath, Solihull, UK in July 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dorridge and Hockley Heath crime rate of 4.21 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 Dorridge and Hockley Heath, encompassing approximately 11,640 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Dorridge and Hockley Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forest Road with total crimes: 10
  • Milton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Four Ashes Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Dorridge and Hockley Heath?

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

  • Relative to Solihull:

    • In 2024, Dorridge and Hockley Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Solihull average, with 498 crimes compared to 1176.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dorridge and Hockley Heath recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Solihull.

    • In 2023, Dorridge and Hockley Heath had fewer crimes than the Solihull average, with 642 crimes compared to 1,287. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dorridge and Hockley Heath recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Solihull.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dorridge and Hockley Heath Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dorridge and Hockley Heath has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 4.21 ranking 16th out of 16 in the Solihull, UK

In 2024, the total Dorridge and Hockley Heath crimes were 498. The crime rate of Dorridge and Hockley Heath in 2024 was 42.78 (year) or 3.57 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Solihull.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dorridge and Hockley Heath were around 642 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.15 (year) or 4.60 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Solihull.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dorridge and Hockley Heath)CrimesRank (Dorridge and Hockley Heath)CrimesRank (Dorridge and Hockley Heath)
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
Blythe86 9942 101,077 10
Elmdon71 12794 131,058 11
Meriden67 13919 12950 13
Shirley East50 15721 14738 14
Silhill57 14472 16535 16
Knowle34 17362 17464 17

Dorridge and Hockley Heath 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 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 202513
April 20259
March 202513
February 20257
January 202510
December 202411
November 202410
October 202422
September 202421

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20253
November 20241

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 202519
April 202525
March 202512
February 202528
January 202516
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Dorridge and Hockley Heath in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Dorridge and Hockley Heath postcode area is presented below.

1. Forest Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Milton Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Four Ashes Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
4. Four Ashes Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
5. Four Ashes Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Buckminster Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Brooksby Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dorridge Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Tysoe Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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