Crime Rate in Silhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Silhill

The total recorded crimes in Silhill, Solihull, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Silhill crime rate of 1.65 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Silhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Solihull Bypass with total crimes: 6
  • Hospital with total crimes: 3
  • Broad Oaks Road with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Silhill has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 1.65 ranking 16th out of 16 in the Solihull, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Silhill)CrimesRank (Silhill)CrimesRank (Silhill)
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
Olton72 10927 111,180 8
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
Knowle30 17362 17464 17

Silhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (6 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 202523
February 202513
January 202513
December 202417
November 202413
October 202417
September 202412
July 202428
June 202430
May 20246

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20253
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
October 20245
September 20246
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 202510
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20258
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
July 20247
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20244
September 20242
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Silhill in May 2025

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

1. Solihull Bypass (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Broad Oaks Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Warmley Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
5. Lighthorne Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Touchwood Hall Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Grove Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
8. Stonor Park Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Rowlands Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bisbrook Croft (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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