Crime Rate in Olton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Olton

The total recorded crimes in Olton, Solihull, UK in February 2026 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Olton crime rate of 2.90 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-41.94% decrease)
  • Burglary: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Olton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Ashorne Close with total crimes: 6
  • Langley Hall Road with total crimes: 6

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Olton)CrimesRank (Olton)CrimesRank (Olton)
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
LyndonNA NA950 91,054 12
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

Olton 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 18 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20268
December 20258
November 202510
October 202516
September 202519
August 20256
July 20259
June 202511
May 20256
April 202512
March 202519
February 20255

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20255
November 20255
October 20251
September 20254
August 20254
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255

A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202631
December 202521
November 202534
October 202525
September 202519
August 202525
July 202530
June 202521
May 202532
April 202521
March 202522
February 202518

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 20266
December 20251
November 20254
October 20256
September 202510
August 20256
July 20255
June 20256
May 20255
April 202510
March 202514
February 20253

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20255
November 202512
October 20256
September 20257
August 20251
July 20254
June 20257
May 20253
April 202510
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20251
October 20253
August 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20262
December 20256
November 20253
October 202515
September 20251
August 202511
July 202512
June 20258
May 202510
April 202523
March 202512
February 202510

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 202513
November 20253
October 20258
September 20258
August 20258
July 20257
June 20254
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20258

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20255
June 20251
April 20254
February 20251

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20253
November 20252
October 20251
August 20259
July 20253
June 202511
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20251
September 20253
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20253
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
July 20254
May 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20253

High Crime Locations Olton in February 2026

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ashorne Close (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3
3. Langley Hall Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
4. Brook Lane (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Marsden Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
6. Scorers Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
7. Redstone Farm Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3
8. Thornsett Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Langley Hall Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Hornbrook Grove (Map)
Total3
Other crime3

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