Crime Rate in Smith's Wood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Smith's Wood

The total recorded crimes in Smith's Wood, Solihull, UK in February 2026 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Smith's Wood crime rate of 1.92 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 Smith's Wood, encompassing approximately 41,660 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (-1.72% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
Smith's Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Daimler Close with total crimes: 5
  • School Close with total crimes: 5
  • Fieldfare Croft with total crimes: 4

How safe is Smith's Wood?

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

  • Relative to Solihull:

    • In 2024, Smith's Wood reported a higher crime volume than the Solihull average, with 1,215 crimes compared to 1,176. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Smith's Wood witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Solihull.

    • In 2023, Smith's Wood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Solihull average, with 1,445 crimes compared to 1,287. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Smith's Wood witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Solihull.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Solihull, Smith's Wood has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Smith's Wood Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Smith's Wood crimes were 1,215. The crime rate of Smith's Wood in 2024 was 29.16 (year) or 2.43 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Solihull.

In 2023, the total crimes in Smith's Wood were around 1,445 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.68 (year) or 2.89 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Solihull.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Smith's Wood)CrimesRank (Smith's Wood)CrimesRank (Smith's Wood)
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
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
SilhillNA NA472 16535 16
KnowleNA NA362 17464 17

Smith's Wood 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 57 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Vehicle crime 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 39 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
October 20254
August 20253
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 613 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202657
January 202658
December 202553
November 202546
October 202536
September 202537
August 202538
July 202558
June 202548
May 202567
April 202535
March 202541
February 202539

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20268
December 20255
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20254
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20259
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20253
November 20258
October 202510
September 20253
August 20252
July 202510
June 20254
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20259
November 20251
October 20258
September 20252
July 20255
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 124 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20268
December 202510
November 202514
October 202514
September 20255
August 202512
July 202510
June 20257
May 202510
April 202510
March 202510
February 20259

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 157 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20268
December 202514
November 20257
October 202516
September 202510
August 202513
July 202518
June 202514
May 202520
April 202515
March 20257
February 20258

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20254
November 20252
October 20255
September 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20254
October 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20255
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20255
July 20258
June 20257
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
September 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Smith's Wood in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Smith's Wood postcode area is presented below.

1. Daimler Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
2. School Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Fieldfare Croft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Corncrake Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Windsor Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
6. Sanda Croft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Silver Birch Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Portsea Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Nightingale Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Bell Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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