Crime Rate in Elmdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elmdon

The total recorded crimes in Elmdon, Solihull, UK in February 2026 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elmdon crime rate of 1.23 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 Elmdon, encompassing approximately 38,271 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (3.57% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Elmdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Frankton Close with total crimes: 8
  • Wells Road with total crimes: 3
  • Valley Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Elmdon?

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

  • Relative to Solihull:

    • In 2024, Elmdon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Solihull average, with 794 crimes compared to 1176.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Elmdon recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Solihull.

    • In 2023, Elmdon had fewer crimes than the Solihull average, with 1,058 crimes compared to 1,287. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Elmdon recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Solihull.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Elmdon Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Elmdon crimes were 794. The crime rate of Elmdon in 2024 was 20.75 (year) or 1.73 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Solihull.

In 2023, the total crimes in Elmdon were around 1,058 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.64 (year) or 2.30 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Solihull.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Elmdon)CrimesRank (Elmdon)CrimesRank (Elmdon)
Chelmsley WoodNA NA2,483 22,805 1
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
MeridenNA NA919 12950 13
Shirley EastNA NA721 14738 14
Dorridge and Hockley HeathNA NA498 15642 15
SilhillNA NA472 16535 16
KnowleNA NA362 17464 17

Elmdon 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 29 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 356 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202629
January 202628
December 202532
November 202515
October 202528
September 202523
August 202532
July 202529
June 202535
May 202530
April 202518
March 202533
February 202524

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20258
November 20256
October 202511
September 20258
August 20257
July 20259
June 202511
May 202511
April 20258
March 20253
February 20257

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20253
November 20256
October 20257
September 202511
August 202512
July 20258
June 20259
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 202511

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
November 20255
October 20255
August 20253
July 20255
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20257
November 20253
October 20257
September 20255
August 20256
July 20256
June 20256
May 20252
April 20259
March 202514
February 20255

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20252
August 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
February 20254

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20267
December 20254
October 20253
September 20253
August 20253
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
November 20252
October 20255
September 20254
August 20252
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.08 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
September 20253
August 20251
July 20254
May 20254
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20252
August 20254
July 20253
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

High Crime Locations Elmdon in February 2026

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

1. Frankton Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Wells Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Valley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Jeremy Grove (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Leafield Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Milholme Green (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Merryfield Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Draycote Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Irving Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hob'S Moat Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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