Crime Rate in St Alphege: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Alphege

The total recorded crimes in St Alphege, Solihull, UK in May 2025 are around 143 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Alphege crime rate of 6.54 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (-27.91% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
St Alphege Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11
  • Station Road with total crimes: 11

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 May 2025 the St Alphege has recorded 143 crimes with crime rate of 6.54 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Alphege)CrimesRank (St Alphege)CrimesRank (St Alphege)
Chelmsley Wood180 22,483 22,805 1
Bickenhill228 12,801 12,799 2
Kingshurst and Fordbridge119 51,538 41,712 4
Smith's Wood128 41,215 61,445 5
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

St Alphege Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20249
September 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20257
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20249
October 20245
September 202410
July 20248
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 587 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202543
March 202544
February 202541
January 202544
December 202434
November 202454
October 202454
September 202460
July 202434
June 2024110
May 202438

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202514
March 202510
February 202512
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 202417
September 20248
July 202411
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 478 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202522
March 202538
February 202535
January 202549
December 202437
November 202426
October 202442
September 202439
July 202436
June 202460
May 202456

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 20258
February 202511
January 202512
December 202410
November 202412
October 20249
September 202410
July 202412
June 20242
May 202415

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 202513
February 202510
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
July 202414
June 202414
May 202419

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 20256
February 202510
January 20252
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245
September 20249
July 202410
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

High Crime Locations St Alphege in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total11
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total11
Possession of weapons2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Princes Gate (Map)
Total8
Drugs2
Other theft2
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Mill Lane (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. High Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
9. New Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Robbery1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5

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