Crime Rate in Meriden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Meriden

The total recorded crimes in Meriden, Solihull, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Meriden crime rate of 1.96 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 Meriden, encompassing approximately 28,010 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Meriden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Fairfield Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Alspath Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Meriden?

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

  • Relative to Solihull:

    • In 2024, Meriden demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Solihull average, with 919 crimes compared to 1176.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Meriden recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Solihull.

    • In 2023, Meriden had fewer crimes than the Solihull average, with 950 crimes compared to 1,287. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Meriden recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Solihull.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Meriden Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Meriden has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 2.43 ranking 12th out of 16 in the Solihull, UK

In 2024, the total Meriden crimes were 919. The crime rate of Meriden in 2024 was 32.81 (year) or 2.73 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Solihull.

In 2023, the total crimes in Meriden were around 950 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.92 (year) or 2.83 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Solihull.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Meriden)CrimesRank (Meriden)CrimesRank (Meriden)
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
Dorridge and Hockley Heath55 13498 15642 15
Shirley East51 14721 14738 14
Silhill34 16472 16535 16
Knowle30 17362 17464 17

Meriden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 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 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20252
February 202510
January 20257
December 20247
November 202412
October 202413
September 20244
July 202411
June 202422
May 202416

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202520
March 202532
February 202513
January 202520
December 202416
November 202431
October 202417
September 202432
July 202427
June 202484
May 202423

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
January 20258
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 202410
November 202410
October 20244
September 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 202421

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 202511
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20245
September 20249
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 202511
December 20249
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
July 20246
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Meriden in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Fairfield Rise (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
3. Alspath Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Drovers Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Gipsy Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Barretts Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Riddings Hill (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Oldwich Lane East (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
9. Thebes Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Highfield (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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