Crime Rate in St Alphege: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Alphege

The total recorded crimes in St Alphege, Solihull, UK in February 2026 are around 158 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Alphege crime rate of 7.22 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (45.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (42) incidents (-16.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
St Alphege Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 34
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 19
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 18

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 areas in the Solihull.

    • 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 areas in the Solihull.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (St Alphege)CrimesRank (St Alphege)CrimesRank (St Alphege)
Chelmsley WoodNA NA2,483 22,805 1
BickenhillNA NA2,801 12,799 2
Kingshurst and FordbridgeNA NA1,538 41,712 4
Smith's WoodNA NA1,215 61,445 5
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

St Alphege 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 51 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (50 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (41 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 497 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.23 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202651
January 202635
December 202555
November 202549
October 202535
September 202539
August 202533
July 202530
June 202537
May 202538
April 202522
March 202538
February 202535

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20251
October 20253
September 20253
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 508 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202642
January 202650
December 202534
November 202536
October 202542
September 202521
August 202530
July 202553
June 202541
May 202531
April 202543
March 202544
February 202541

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202611
December 202511
November 20258
October 20254
September 20258
August 20258
July 20258
June 20256
May 20255
April 202510
March 20257
February 20257

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202611
December 202511
November 20257
October 20253
September 20258
August 202514
July 202514
June 202513
May 20259
April 202514
March 202510
February 202512

A total of 130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20265
December 202513
November 202512
October 20259
September 20259
August 202518
July 20258
June 202510
May 202512
April 202512
March 20256
February 202510

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202613
December 202510
November 20259
October 202512
September 20257
August 20256
July 20258
June 202515
May 202514
April 20257
March 20258
February 202511

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
August 20252
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20265
December 202510
November 20256
October 202514
September 20255
August 202524
July 202510
June 20259
May 20256
April 202513
March 202513
February 202510

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
November 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20258
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20255
June 20252
May 20257
March 20251

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20255
November 202510
October 20259
September 202513
August 202517
July 20254
June 20256
May 202511
April 20258
March 20254
February 20253

High Crime Locations St Alphege in February 2026

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total34
Shoplifting20
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Station Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Princes Gate (Map)
Total5
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mill Lane (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
8. High Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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