Crime Rate in Olton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Olton

The total recorded crimes in Olton, Solihull, UK in March 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Olton crime rate of 3.44 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (280.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
Olton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brook Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Langley Hall Road with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Olton has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 3.44 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Solihull)CrimesRank (Solihull)CrimesRank (Solihull)
Chelmsley Wood186 12,483 22,805 1
Bickenhill182 22,801 12,799 2
St Alphege142 41,686 31,743 3
Kingshurst and Fordbridge162 31,538 41,712 4
Smith's Wood83 91,215 61,445 5
Shirley South111 61,333 51,262 7
Shirley West115 51,159 81,306 6
Castle Bromwich100 71,185 71,114 9
Lyndon78 10950 91,054 12
Blythe75 11942 101,077 10
Elmdon73 12794 131,058 11
Meriden59 13919 12950 13
Shirley East45 15721 14738 14
Silhill50 14472 16535 16
Dorridge and Hockley Heath45 16498 15642 15
Knowle20 17362 17464 17

Olton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 132 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 20255
January 20259
December 202414
November 20244
October 20249
September 20248
July 202410
June 202430
May 202418
April 20246

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 202517
December 20245
November 202412
October 20249
September 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 202411

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 202512
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244
July 20244
June 202418
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 202510
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 202410
April 20249

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202518
January 202520
December 202427
November 202420
October 202422
September 202419
July 202442
June 202452
May 202433
April 202432

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 202411
October 20244
September 20243
July 20246
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
June 20246
April 20244

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 March 2025

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

1. Brook Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Langley Hall Road (Map)
Total9
Burglary3
Other crime3
Vehicle crime3
4. Gospel Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
5. Old Warwick Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
6. St Francis Avenue (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
7. Wroxall Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
8. Halford Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
9. Wellfield Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary3

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