Crime Rate in Knowle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knowle

The total recorded crimes in Knowle, Solihull, UK in February 2026 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knowle crime rate of 0.56 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 Knowle, encompassing approximately 55,582 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Knowle Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Blythewood Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Knowle?

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

  • Relative to Solihull:

    • In 2024, Knowle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Solihull average, with 362 crimes compared to 1176.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Knowle recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Solihull.

    • In 2023, Knowle had fewer crimes than the Solihull average, with 464 crimes compared to 1,287. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Knowle recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Solihull.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Knowle Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Knowle crimes were 362. The crime rate of Knowle in 2024 was 30.39 (year) or 2.53 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Solihull.

In 2023, the total crimes in Knowle were around 464 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.41 (year) or 2.03 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Solihull.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Knowle)CrimesRank (Knowle)CrimesRank (Knowle)
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
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

Knowle 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 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Robbery was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 20268
December 20259
November 202512
October 202511
September 202519
August 202512
July 202513
June 202514
May 20259
April 202510
March 202513
February 202510

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20253
November 20255
October 20252
September 20253
August 20252
July 20254
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253
February 20251

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
December 20253
November 20253
August 20254
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20254
October 20252
September 20253
August 20254
July 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
November 20254
October 20258
September 20255
August 20253
July 20252
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
February 20253

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
October 20259
September 20252
August 20251
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20252
August 20251
July 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
June 20251

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20253
September 20254
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
August 20251
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
June 20251

High Crime Locations Knowle in February 2026

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Blythewood Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Dell Farm Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Pool Meadow Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Oldway Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Warwick Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Minster Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Barnbrook Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Stourton Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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