OAK CROFT, B37 5AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B37 5AU

OAK CROFT, B37 5AU, Solihull has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.30 per 1,000 population. This B37 5AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B37 postcode area, which has experienced 421 crimes and a crime rate of 11.24 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B37 5AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B37 5AU, encompassing approximately 2745 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-65.52% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

B37 5AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Barnes Close with total crimes: 5
  • Charlbury Avenue with total crimes: 3

OAK CROFT, B37 5AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1215.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.37-65.52%
Other theft53.6425.00%
Burglary51.8225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.82-60.00%
Drugs21.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Robbery10.36-80.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2924.777.41%
Criminal damage and arson1010.560.00%
Vehicle crime63.64-14.29%
Robbery52.19400.00%
Other theft41.82100.00%
Drugs41.46100.00%
Burglary41.46100.00%
Other crime21.46100.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Public order10.73-88.89%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.323.85%
Criminal damage and arson109.8411.11%
Public order93.6450.00%
Possession of weapons73.28250.00%
Vehicle crime72.55-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.55-20.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.73-75.00%
Other theft20.73-33.33%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2626.598.33%
Vehicle crime99.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.28800.00%
Shoplifting83.28166.67%
Public order62.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.190.00%
Other theft31.82-40.00%
Robbery21.090.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Possession of weapons20.73-33.33%
Other crime10.73-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.6733.33%
Vehicle crime68.740.00%
Other theft52.1966.67%
Burglary51.820.00%
Shoplifting31.82200.00%
Possession of weapons31.09200.00%
Public order21.09-66.67%
Robbery20.730.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-75.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.49-30.77%
Public order66.560.00%
Vehicle crime62.19-45.45%
Burglary52.1966.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.82-33.33%
Other theft31.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.40160.00%
Vehicle crime119.4737.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.0120.00%
Burglary32.1950.00%
Other theft31.090.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Possession of weapons10.73-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.21-54.55%
Vehicle crime83.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.91400.00%
Possession of weapons31.82200.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Other theft31.0950.00%
Robbery21.09100.00%
Burglary20.73-60.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.0315.79%
Vehicle crime88.0160.00%
Burglary52.9125.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8250.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.21-13.64%
Vehicle crime56.92-58.33%
Burglary41.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Robbery20.73-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%
Other theft10.36-80.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.760.00%
Vehicle crime128.010.00%
Other theft54.370.00%
Robbery41.820.00%
Public order41.460.00%
Possession of weapons21.460.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20246
June 20247
May 20249
April 20246
March 20246
February 202411
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202429
June 202427
May 202426
April 202424
March 202418
February 202426
January 202410
December 202322
November 202319
October 202322

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202410
June 202410
May 20249
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20249
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
January 20243
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20248
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B37 5AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Barnes Close
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Charlbury Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gerardsfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Coleview Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. St Johns Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Woodclose Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Wingfield Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lambourne Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Mulwych Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Foxglove Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tile Cross Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Banbury Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Gorse Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Hilleys Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Grandys Croft
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Crabtree Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Piggots Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Glovers Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Loyns Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Briddsland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Wheatlands Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Metlin Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Shirestone Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1