Crime Rate in Silhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Silhill

The total recorded crimes in Silhill, Solihull, UK in February 2026 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Silhill crime rate of 2.04 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 Silhill, encompassing approximately 20,604 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-52.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Silhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Solihull Bypass with total crimes: 4
  • Vulcan Road with total crimes: 3
  • Union Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Silhill?

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

  • Relative to Solihull:

    • In 2024, Silhill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Solihull average, with 472 crimes compared to 1176.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Silhill recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Solihull.

    • In 2023, Silhill had fewer crimes than the Solihull average, with 535 crimes compared to 1,287. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Silhill recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Solihull.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Silhill Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Silhill crimes were 472. The crime rate of Silhill in 2024 was 22.91 (year) or 1.91 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Solihull.

In 2023, the total crimes in Silhill were around 535 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.96 (year) or 2.16 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Solihull.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Silhill)CrimesRank (Silhill)CrimesRank (Silhill)
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
OltonNA NA927 111,180 8
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
KnowleNA NA362 17464 17

Silhill 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 12 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 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 Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 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 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 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 (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20265
December 20255
November 20256
October 20251
September 20256
August 20254
July 20256
June 20257
May 20252
April 20257
March 20253
February 20257

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20253
November 202513
September 20256
August 20253
July 20259
June 20252
May 20252
February 20252

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202625
December 202524
November 202519
October 202519
September 202519
August 202512
July 202518
June 202526
May 202515
April 202510
March 202523
February 202513

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
October 20251
September 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20256
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 202510
February 20254

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20262
December 20252
November 20256
October 20254
September 20256
August 20251
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20251
November 20252
September 20257
August 20255
July 20251
June 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20259
October 20253
September 20257
August 20257
July 20254
June 20256
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20253
October 20252
September 20258
August 20253
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20258
February 20251

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
August 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
June 20251
May 20252
February 20251

High Crime Locations Silhill in February 2026

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

1. Solihull Bypass (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Vulcan Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
3. Union Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Broad Oaks Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
5. Melford Hall Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Middlewood Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Bourne Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hermitage Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Baginton Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
10. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1

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