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 May 2025 are around 128 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Smith's Wood crime rate of 3.07 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (91.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Smith's Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fieldfare Croft with total crimes: 12
  • Cherwell Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Burtons Way with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Smith's Wood has recorded 128 crimes with crime rate of 3.07 ranking 4th out of 16 in the Solihull, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Smith's Wood)CrimesRank (Smith's Wood)CrimesRank (Smith's Wood)
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
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
Silhill34 16472 16535 16
Knowle30 17362 17464 17

Smith's Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (18 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20243
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 664 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202535
March 202541
February 202539
January 202560
December 202434
November 202476
October 202444
September 202463
July 202453
June 2024106
May 202446

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20249
November 20244
October 20248
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202515
March 20257
February 20258
January 20256
December 202410
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
July 20244
June 202418
May 202413

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 202411
July 202411
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20247
October 202413
September 20244
July 20247
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 146 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 202510
February 20259
January 202513
December 20249
November 202410
October 202416
September 202418
July 202411
June 202414
May 202416

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20243

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
July 20246
May 20245

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241

High Crime Locations Smith's Wood in May 2025

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

1. Fieldfare Croft (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Cherwell Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Burtons Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Swift Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Mull Croft (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Laburnum Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Morris Croft (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wolseley Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
10. Auckland Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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