Crime Rate in Meriden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Meriden

The total recorded crimes in Meriden, Solihull, UK in July 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Meriden crime rate of 2.39 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Meriden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Temple Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Balsall Street with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Meriden has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 2.39 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Meriden)CrimesRank (Meriden)CrimesRank (Meriden)
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
Lyndon83 10950 91,054 12
Blythe86 9942 101,077 10
Elmdon71 12794 131,058 11
Shirley East50 15721 14738 14
Silhill57 14472 16535 16
Dorridge and Hockley Heath49 16498 15642 15
Knowle34 17362 17464 17

Meriden 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 32 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202518
May 202524
April 202520
March 202532
February 202513
January 202520
December 202416
November 202431
October 202417
September 202432

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
January 20258
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20245
September 20249

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20257
April 20257
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 202410
November 202410
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20251
April 20252
March 202511
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202525
May 20258
April 20255
March 20252
February 202510
January 20257
December 20247
November 202412
October 202413
September 20244

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20258
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 202511
December 20249
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Meriden in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Temple Avenue (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Balsall Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
6. Kenilworth Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
7. Tanners' Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Netherwood Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
9. Bakers Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Eaves Green Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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