Crime Rate in Lyndon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lyndon

The total recorded crimes in Lyndon, Solihull, UK in February 2026 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lyndon crime rate of 2.19 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (11.54% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Lyndon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Winchcombe Road with total crimes: 5
  • Redfern Close 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Lyndon)CrimesRank (Lyndon)CrimesRank (Lyndon)
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
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
KnowleNA NA362 17464 17

Lyndon 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 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2025 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 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202629
January 202626
December 202525
November 202516
October 202550
September 202526
August 202529
July 202531
June 202542
May 202519
April 202516
March 202524
February 202532

A total of 124 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20266
December 20258
November 20256
October 20259
September 202522
August 202511
July 20257
June 20256
May 20254
April 20259
March 202515
February 202513

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20264
December 20253
November 20252
October 20253
September 20253
August 20255
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 20254
November 20251
October 20257
September 20256
August 20257
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20257

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
October 20252
September 20251
July 20254
June 20254
March 20252

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
November 20251
October 20254
September 20251
August 20252
July 20255
June 20251
April 20252
February 20253

A total of 152 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202610
December 20256
November 202510
October 202524
September 202514
August 20259
July 202515
June 202510
May 20253
April 20255
March 202511
February 202521

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20254
November 20254
October 20254
September 20253
August 20251
July 20255
June 20257
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20267
December 20254
November 20253
October 202511
September 20256
August 20256
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20256
March 20257
February 20259

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20253
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20259
July 20256
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20253
August 20252
July 20251
April 20252
March 20252

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
July 20251
June 20252

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

MonthCount
August 20251
June 20251

High Crime Locations Lyndon in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
2. Winchcombe Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Redfern Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bartley Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Coniston Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Brean Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Beamans Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Windrush Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other theft1
10. Highwood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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