Crime Rate in Olton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Olton

The total recorded crimes in Olton, Solihull, UK in July 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Olton crime rate of 3.13 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
Olton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Brook Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Sports/Recreation Area 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 July 2025 the Olton has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 3.13 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Olton)CrimesRank (Olton)CrimesRank (Olton)
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
Lyndon83 10950 91,054 12
Blythe86 9942 101,077 10
Elmdon71 12794 131,058 11
Meriden67 13919 12950 13
Shirley East50 15721 14738 14
Silhill57 14472 16535 16
Dorridge and Hockley Heath49 16498 15642 15
Knowle34 17362 17464 17

Olton 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 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.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202521
May 202532
April 202521
March 202522
February 202518
January 202520
December 202427
November 202420
October 202422
September 202419

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20255
April 202510
March 202514
February 20253
January 20255
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 20241

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20258
January 202510
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20253
April 202510
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 202510
April 202523
March 202512
February 202510
January 202517
December 20245
November 202412
October 20249
September 20242

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 20256
April 202512
March 202519
February 20255
January 20259
December 202414
November 20244
October 20249
September 20248

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202511
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 202512
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20254
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 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

High Crime Locations Olton in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Brook Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting3
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Other theft3
4. Greyfriars Close (Map)
Total3
Theft from the person3
5. Clairvaux Gardens (Map)
Total3
Public order3
6. Redstone Farm Road (Map)
Total3
Robbery3
7. Langley Hall Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
8. Brookfield Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hawkeswell Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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