Crime Rate in Elmdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elmdon

The total recorded crimes in Elmdon, Solihull, UK in May 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elmdon crime rate of 1.72 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Elmdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gables Close with total crimes: 6
  • Wells Road with total crimes: 3
  • Jillcot Road with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Elmdon has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 1.72 ranking 11th out of 16 in the Solihull, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Elmdon)CrimesRank (Elmdon)CrimesRank (Elmdon)
Chelmsley Wood180 22,483 22,805 1
Bickenhill228 12,801 12,799 2
St Alphege143 31,686 31,743 3
Kingshurst and Fordbridge119 51,538 41,712 4
Smith's Wood128 41,215 61,445 5
Shirley South93 81,333 51,262 7
Shirley West106 61,159 81,306 6
Castle Bromwich90 91,185 71,114 9
Blythe96 7942 101,077 10
Olton72 10927 111,180 8
Lyndon47 15950 91,054 12
Meriden55 12919 12950 13
Dorridge and Hockley Heath55 13498 15642 15
Shirley East51 14721 14738 14
Silhill34 16472 16535 16
Knowle30 17362 17464 17

Elmdon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202518
March 202533
February 202524
January 202525
December 202433
November 202425
October 202439
September 202433
July 202427
June 202458
May 202429

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20253
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20248
July 20243
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 202514
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
July 20248
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 202511
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 202411
October 20243
September 20247
July 20249
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20254
November 20241
October 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
May 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243

High Crime Locations Elmdon in May 2025

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

1. Gables Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Wells Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Jillcot Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Frankton Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Thornhill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Foredrove Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Limbury Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Alston Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Goodway Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Valley Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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