B37 5LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B37 5LQ

B37 5LQ, Solihull has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.85 per 1,000 population. This B37 5LQ 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 5LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B37 5LQ, encompassing approximately 2765 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B37 5LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tower Croft with total crimes: 7
  • Lambeth Close with total crimes: 5
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4

B37 5LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.85-6.67%
Drugs55.0625.00%
Vehicle crime31.810.00%
Other theft21.08-33.33%
Public order20.720.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.217.14%
Drugs45.420.00%
Other theft31.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-60.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.0666.67%
Drugs41.81300.00%
Other crime21.45100.00%
Public order20.72-60.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.53300.00%
Public order510.1266.67%
Burglary41.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08200.00%
Other theft31.0850.00%
Possession of weapons31.08200.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.40-63.16%
Burglary62.53500.00%
Public order32.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-50.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.83111.11%
Anti-social behaviour76.8775.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.53100.00%
Vehicle crime41.4533.33%
Public order31.450.00%
Other theft11.08-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.21-47.06%
Burglary53.2566.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.81100.00%
Public order31.45200.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-40.00%
Other theft31.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-33.33%
Other crime10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.93-5.56%
Vehicle crime56.15150.00%
Burglary31.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-33.33%
Other theft10.72-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.02100.00%
Other theft36.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0850.00%
Public order31.0850.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-60.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.250.00%
Vehicle crime41.8133.33%
Other theft31.4550.00%
Public order21.08-60.00%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72100.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Robbery10.72-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.020.00%
Public order56.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.810.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202415
June 202414
May 202428
April 20247
March 202419
February 20249
January 202417
December 202318
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tower Croft
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Lambeth Close
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 4. Perch Avenue
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Forth Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Conway Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Waterloo Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Corinne Croft
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Grantley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1