Crime Rate in Olton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Olton

The total recorded crimes in Olton, Solihull, UK in May 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Olton crime rate of 2.78 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 Olton, encompassing approximately 25,873 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (52.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-56.52% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Olton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Brook Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Masons Way with total crimes: 5

How safe is Olton?

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

  • Relative to Solihull:

    • In 2024, Olton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Solihull average, with 927 crimes compared to 1176.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Olton recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Solihull.

    • In 2023, Olton had fewer crimes than the Solihull average, with 1,180 crimes compared to 1,287. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Olton witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Solihull.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Olton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Olton has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 2.78 ranking 10th out of 16 in the Solihull, UK

In 2024, the total Olton crimes were 927. The crime rate of Olton in 2024 was 35.83 (year) or 2.99 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Solihull.

In 2023, the total crimes in Olton were around 1,180 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.61 (year) or 3.80 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Solihull.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Olton)CrimesRank (Olton)CrimesRank (Olton)
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
Lyndon47 15950 91,054 12
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

Olton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 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 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 202514
February 20253
January 20255
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 144 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 202519
February 20255
January 20259
December 202414
November 20244
October 20249
September 20248
July 202410
June 202430
May 202418

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 202512
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244
July 20244
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202521
March 202522
February 202518
January 202520
December 202427
November 202420
October 202422
September 202419
July 202442
June 202452
May 202433

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20258
January 202510
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 202410

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 202411
October 20244
September 20243
July 20246
May 20246

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 202416

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202523
March 202512
February 202510
January 202517
December 20245
November 202412
October 20249
September 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20251
November 20241
June 20246

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Olton in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Brook Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
3. Masons Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Brampton Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Langley Hall Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Langley Hall Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Kineton Croft (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Old Warwick Court (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Hillborough Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Other theft1
10. Fircroft (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

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