Crime Rate in St Alphege: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Alphege

The total recorded crimes in St Alphege, Solihull, UK in March 2025 are around 142 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Alphege crime rate of 6.49 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 St Alphege, encompassing approximately 21,875 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (44) incidents (7.32% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (8.57% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
St Alphege Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 21
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • New Road with total crimes: 13

How safe is St Alphege?

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

  • Relative to Solihull:

    • In 2024, St Alphege reported a higher crime volume than the Solihull average, with 1,686 crimes compared to 1,176. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Alphege witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, St Alphege experienced a greater number of crimes than the Solihull average, with 1,743 crimes compared to 1,287. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Alphege witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Solihull, St Alphege has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

St Alphege Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the St Alphege has recorded 142 crimes with crime rate of 6.49 ranking 4th out of 16 in the Solihull, UK

In 2024, the total St Alphege crimes were 1,686. The crime rate of St Alphege in 2024 was 77.07 (year) or 6.42 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Solihull.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Alphege were around 1,743 crimes with yearly crime rate of 79.68 (year) or 6.64 (month) ranking 3 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
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
Silhill50 14472 16535 16
Dorridge and Hockley Heath45 16498 15642 15
Knowle20 17362 17464 17

St Alphege Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (44 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (54 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (110 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (35 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 465 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202535
January 202549
December 202437
November 202426
October 202442
September 202439
July 202436
June 202460
May 202456
April 202447

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20249
September 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 548 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202541
January 202544
December 202434
November 202454
October 202454
September 202460
July 202434
June 2024110
May 202438
April 202435

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202510
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
July 202414
June 202414
May 202419
April 20249

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 202512
December 202410
November 202412
October 20249
September 202410
July 202412
June 20242
May 202415
April 202411

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20249
October 20245
September 202410
July 20248
June 202412
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202512
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 202417
September 20248
July 202411
June 202412
May 202410
April 20249

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202510
January 20252
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245
September 20249
July 202410
June 202410
May 202410
April 20249

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20248

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

High Crime Locations St Alphege in March 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson3
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
3. New Road (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
5. Station Road (Map)
Total8
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Square (Map)
Total7
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Farmhouse Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mill Lane (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1

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