Crime Rate in Knowle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knowle

The total recorded crimes in Knowle, Solihull, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knowle crime rate of 0.54 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Knowle Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Lawrence Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Lodge Croft 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 May 2025 the Knowle has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 1.98 ranking 17th out of 16 in the Solihull, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Knowle)CrimesRank (Knowle)CrimesRank (Knowle)
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
Elmdon66 11794 131,058 11
Meriden55 12919 12950 13
Dorridge and Hockley Heath55 13498 15642 15
Shirley East51 14721 14738 14
Silhill34 16472 16535 16

Knowle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

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 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202513
February 202510
January 202512
December 202416
November 202413
October 202410
September 202415
July 202413
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
June 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Knowle in May 2025

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

1. St Lawrence Close (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lodge Croft (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Woodside Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Golden End Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
6. Blythewood Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Minster Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Jacobean Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Broadfern Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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