Crime Rate in Lyndon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lyndon

The total recorded crimes in Lyndon, Solihull, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lyndon crime rate of 1.30 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
Lyndon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Winchcombe Road with total crimes: 4
  • Redfern Close with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Lyndon has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 1.30 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lyndon)CrimesRank (Lyndon)CrimesRank (Lyndon)
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
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
Knowle30 17362 17464 17

Lyndon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 202515
February 202513
January 202510
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 202416
July 20246
June 202428
May 20248

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202516
March 202524
February 202532
January 202518
December 202425
November 202429
October 202421
September 202433
July 202442
June 202452
May 202424

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 202512
December 20245
November 202411
October 20248
September 20247
July 20244
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
July 20245
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 202511
February 202521
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20248
July 20248
June 20244
May 202418

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20257
February 20259
January 20258
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
June 20246

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Lyndon in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Winchcombe Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Redfern Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Brackleys Way (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Summerfield Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Beamans Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Evenlode Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Dell (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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