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 March 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dorridge and Hockley Heath crime rate of 3.87 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Dorridge and Hockley Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forest Road with total crimes: 12
  • St Phillips Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Copstone Drive with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Dorridge and Hockley Heath has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 3.87 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Solihull)CrimesRank (Solihull)CrimesRank (Solihull)
Chelmsley Wood186 12,483 22,805 1
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
Knowle20 17362 17464 17

Dorridge and Hockley Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246
July 202410
June 202410
May 202413
April 20247

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202528
January 202516
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20257
January 202510
December 202411
November 202410
October 202422
September 202421
July 202413
June 202426
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
May 20243

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 202410
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Dorridge and Hockley Heath in March 2025

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

1. Forest Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Phillips Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Copstone Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Dorridge Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Grange Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Blacksmiths Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Tysoe Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
8. Widney Manor Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Dunham Croft (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Rodborough Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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