Crime Rate in Lyndon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lyndon

The total recorded crimes in Lyndon, Solihull, UK in July 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lyndon crime rate of 2.30 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 Lyndon, encompassing approximately 36,050 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-26.19% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Lyndon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Burford Close with total crimes: 5
  • Winchcombe Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Lyndon?

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

  • Relative to Solihull:

    • In 2024, Lyndon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Solihull average, with 950 crimes compared to 1176.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Lyndon had fewer crimes than the Solihull average, with 1,054 crimes compared to 1,287. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lyndon recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Solihull.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lyndon Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lyndon has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 2.30 ranking 10th out of 16 in the Solihull, UK

In 2024, the total Lyndon crimes were 950. The crime rate of Lyndon in 2024 was 26.35 (year) or 2.20 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Solihull.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lyndon were around 1,054 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.24 (year) or 2.44 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Solihull.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lyndon)CrimesRank (Lyndon)CrimesRank (Lyndon)
Chelmsley Wood188 22,483 22,805 1
Bickenhill210 12,801 12,799 2
St Alphege157 31,686 31,743 3
Kingshurst and Fordbridge135 41,538 41,712 4
Smith's Wood120 61,215 61,445 5
Shirley South127 51,333 51,262 7
Shirley West120 71,159 81,306 6
Castle Bromwich91 81,185 71,114 9
Olton81 11927 111,180 8
Blythe86 9942 101,077 10
Elmdon71 12794 131,058 11
Meriden67 13919 12950 13
Shirley East50 15721 14738 14
Silhill57 14472 16535 16
Dorridge and Hockley Heath49 16498 15642 15
Knowle34 17362 17464 17

Lyndon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 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 (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 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 (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20254
April 20259
March 202515
February 202513
January 202510
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 202416

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202542
May 202519
April 202516
March 202524
February 202532
January 202518
December 202425
November 202429
October 202421
September 202433

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 202512
December 20245
November 202411
October 20248
September 20247

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202510
May 20253
April 20255
March 202511
February 202521
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20248

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20246

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20256
March 20257
February 20259
January 20258
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

High Crime Locations Lyndon in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting12
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Burford Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Winchcombe Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Berwood Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. Greyfort Crescent (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Flintham Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
8. Beamans Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Castle Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bablake Croft (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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