B37 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B37

B37, Solihull has recorded a total of 389 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.38 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this B37 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around B37, encompassing approximately 37462 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (143) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (53) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B37 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chelmsley Circle with total crimes: 28
  • Derby Drive with total crimes: 24
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12

B37 Crime Map

Postcodes in B37

The postcode district are associated with the B37, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The B37 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14310.380.00%
Vehicle crime533.820.00%
Shoplifting351.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson320.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour300.852900.00%
Drugs250.800.00%
Burglary190.670.00%
Public order180.510.00%
Other theft160.480.00%
Possession of weapons60.430.00%
Robbery50.160.00%
Other crime40.130.00%
Bicycle theft20.110.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.05-96.30%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14711.48-29.33%
Criminal damage and arson533.9232.50%
Shoplifting491.41-7.55%
Vehicle crime441.3125.71%
Public order281.17-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour270.75-30.77%
Other theft250.7292.31%
Burglary140.67-12.50%
Robbery130.3744.44%
Drugs120.35-40.00%
Other crime100.32-33.33%
Possession of weapons50.27-44.44%
Bicycle theft20.13-50.00%
Theft from the person10.05-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 208 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20813.240.00%
Shoplifting535.5520.45%
Criminal damage and arson401.41-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour391.0718.18%
Vehicle crime351.04-37.50%
Public order320.93-8.57%
Drugs200.85150.00%
Burglary160.53-40.74%
Other crime150.43150.00%
Other theft130.40-27.78%
Possession of weapons90.350.00%
Robbery90.24-10.00%
Bicycle theft40.24300.00%
Theft from the person30.11-25.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 208 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20813.5342.47%
Vehicle crime565.5530.23%
Criminal damage and arson481.49128.57%
Shoplifting441.28-16.98%
Public order351.1734.62%
Anti-social behaviour330.93-25.00%
Burglary270.8842.11%
Other theft180.72-14.29%
Robbery100.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons90.27-30.77%
Drugs80.24-38.46%
Other crime60.21-40.00%
Theft from the person40.16100.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14611.502.10%
Shoplifting533.90-30.26%
Anti-social behaviour441.4110.00%
Vehicle crime431.17-28.33%
Public order261.15-18.75%
Other theft210.69-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson210.56-38.24%
Burglary190.5618.75%
Robbery150.51150.00%
Drugs130.4018.18%
Possession of weapons130.35225.00%
Other crime100.35-23.08%
Bicycle theft50.2766.67%
Theft from the person20.13-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14312.39-2.05%
Shoplifting763.8246.15%
Vehicle crime602.0317.65%
Anti-social behaviour401.6014.29%
Criminal damage and arson341.07-12.82%
Public order320.9177.78%
Other theft230.8515.00%
Burglary160.616.67%
Other crime130.43160.00%
Drugs110.35120.00%
Robbery60.290.00%
Possession of weapons40.1633.33%
Theft from the person30.110.00%
Bicycle theft30.0850.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14610.684.29%
Shoplifting523.900.00%
Vehicle crime511.3915.91%
Criminal damage and arson391.3611.43%
Anti-social behaviour351.046.06%
Other theft200.9333.33%
Public order180.53-21.74%
Burglary150.48-6.25%
Robbery60.40-14.29%
Drugs50.16-16.67%
Other crime50.130.00%
Possession of weapons30.13-50.00%
Theft from the person30.0850.00%
Bicycle theft20.08-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14010.33-15.15%
Shoplifting523.7420.93%
Vehicle crime441.39-6.38%
Criminal damage and arson351.17-5.41%
Anti-social behaviour330.9357.14%
Public order230.88-11.54%
Burglary160.61-5.88%
Other theft150.43-31.82%
Robbery70.40-46.15%
Possession of weapons60.19-14.29%
Drugs60.16-53.85%
Other crime50.16-54.55%
Bicycle theft30.130.00%
Theft from the person20.08100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16511.290.00%
Vehicle crime474.40-18.97%
Shoplifting431.2553.57%
Criminal damage and arson371.15-24.49%
Public order260.99-10.34%
Other theft220.6957.14%
Anti-social behaviour210.590.00%
Burglary170.5613.33%
Robbery130.45-27.78%
Drugs130.35160.00%
Other crime110.3537.50%
Possession of weapons70.29133.33%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16511.10-6.25%
Vehicle crime584.4023.40%
Criminal damage and arson491.5519.51%
Public order291.31-36.96%
Shoplifting280.77-31.71%
Anti-social behaviour210.75-4.55%
Robbery180.56-14.29%
Burglary150.48-31.82%
Other theft140.40-36.36%
Other crime80.37-11.11%
Drugs50.21-44.44%
Possession of weapons30.13-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.08-80.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17612.73-0.56%
Vehicle crime474.700.00%
Public order461.2548.39%
Criminal damage and arson411.2313.89%
Shoplifting411.09-8.89%
Other theft221.094.76%
Anti-social behaviour220.59-64.52%
Burglary220.5929.41%
Robbery210.59-4.55%
Possession of weapons100.5625.00%
Bicycle theft100.2742.86%
Drugs90.27-10.00%
Other crime90.240.00%
Theft from the person10.24-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 177 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17713.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour624.720.00%
Vehicle crime471.660.00%
Shoplifting451.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson361.200.00%
Public order310.960.00%
Robbery220.830.00%
Other theft210.590.00%
Burglary170.560.00%
Drugs100.450.00%
Other crime90.270.00%
Possession of weapons80.240.00%
Bicycle theft70.210.00%
Theft from the person40.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1964 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 163.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024143
July 2024147
June 2024208
May 2024208
April 2024146
March 2024143
February 2024146
January 2024140
December 2023165
November 2023165
October 2023176
September 2023177

A total of 230 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202425
June 202413
May 202418
April 202421
March 202423
February 202420
January 202415
December 202322
November 202314
October 202322
September 202321

A total of 585 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
July 202444
June 202435
May 202456
April 202443
March 202460
February 202451
January 202444
December 202347
November 202358
October 202347
September 202347

A total of 465 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
July 202453
June 202440
May 202448
April 202421
March 202434
February 202439
January 202435
December 202337
November 202349
October 202341
September 202336

A total of 137 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
July 202412
June 202420
May 20248
April 202413
March 202411
February 20245
January 20246
December 202313
November 20235
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 145 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202413
June 20249
May 202410
April 202415
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 202313
November 202318
October 202321
September 202322

A total of 408 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20241
July 202427
June 202439
May 202433
April 202444
March 202440
February 202435
January 202433
December 202321
November 202321
October 202322
September 202362

A total of 213 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202414
June 202416
May 202427
April 202419
March 202416
February 202415
January 202416
December 202317
November 202315
October 202322
September 202317

A total of 344 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202428
June 202432
May 202435
April 202426
March 202432
February 202418
January 202423
December 202326
November 202329
October 202346
September 202331

A total of 571 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
July 202449
June 202453
May 202444
April 202453
March 202476
February 202452
January 202452
December 202343
November 202328
October 202341
September 202345

A total of 83 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20249
May 20249
April 202413
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 105 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202410
June 202415
May 20246
April 202410
March 202413
February 20245
January 20245
December 202311
November 20238
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B37 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chelmsley Circle
    Total28
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Derby Drive
    Total24
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft4
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Marston Green
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tower Croft
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Maple Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ballard Walk
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Woodlands Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lincoln Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 10. Hemlingford Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 11. Marston Drive
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Lambeth Close
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Winchester Drive
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ely Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Barnes Close
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 17. Lyecroft Avenue
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lumley Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Dunster Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 20. Frensham Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Perch Avenue
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Pendrell Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Willow Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 24. Walnut Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Tudor Croft
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Celandine Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 27. Laburnum Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 28. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
  • 29. Woodside
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Wishaw Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3