Crime Rate in Silhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Silhill

The total recorded crimes in Silhill, Solihull, UK in March 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Silhill crime rate of 2.43 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
Silhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warmley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Bisbrook Croft with total crimes: 3
  • Anchor Lane 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Silhill has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 2.43 ranking 14th 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.

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
Olton89 8927 111,180 8
Lyndon78 10950 91,054 12
Blythe75 11942 101,077 10
Elmdon73 12794 131,058 11
Meriden59 13919 12950 13
Shirley East45 15721 14738 14
Dorridge and Hockley Heath45 16498 15642 15
Knowle20 17362 17464 17

Silhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202513
January 202513
December 202417
November 202413
October 202417
September 202412
July 202428
June 202430
May 20246
April 202418

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
October 20245
September 20246
June 202410
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
July 20247
June 202412
May 20244
April 202413

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Silhill in March 2025

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

1. Warmley Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Bisbrook Croft (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Anchor Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
4. Lighthorne Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Touchwood Hall Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Heath Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Beechnut Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Union Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Grove Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Broomfields Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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