B37 5QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B37 5QA

B37 5QA, Solihull has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.31 per 1,000 population. This B37 5QA 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 5QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B37 5QA, encompassing approximately 4222 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

B37 5QA 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
  • Winchester Drive with total crimes: 5

B37 5QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.31-17.65%
Shoplifting196.6311.76%
Anti-social behaviour114.5037.50%
Vehicle crime92.6050.00%
Public order62.13-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.42-58.33%
Other theft31.180.00%
Robbery30.71-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3423.92-29.17%
Shoplifting178.05-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson124.03-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour82.84-20.00%
Public order71.890.00%
Vehicle crime61.6620.00%
Robbery51.4225.00%
Drugs31.18-40.00%
Other theft30.7150.00%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4830.78-7.69%
Shoplifting2411.3726.32%
Criminal damage and arson145.6816.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.3242.86%
Public order72.37-41.67%
Drugs51.6666.67%
Vehicle crime51.18-37.50%
Robbery41.18300.00%
Possession of weapons30.950.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Theft from the person20.71100.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5229.6048.57%
Shoplifting1912.3126.67%
Criminal damage and arson124.50500.00%
Public order122.8471.43%
Vehicle crime82.84-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour71.89-63.16%
Burglary31.660.00%
Drugs30.71-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.71-40.00%
Other theft20.71-50.00%
Robbery10.47-75.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3527.7134.62%
Anti-social behaviour198.2990.00%
Shoplifting154.5036.36%
Vehicle crime133.550.00%
Public order73.08-53.33%
Possession of weapons51.66400.00%
Drugs41.180.00%
Robbery40.95100.00%
Other theft40.95-20.00%
Other crime40.95-20.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.2130.00%
Public order156.16400.00%
Vehicle crime133.5544.44%
Shoplifting113.08-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour102.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.37700.00%
Other crime51.890.00%
Other theft51.1825.00%
Robbery21.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.58-9.09%
Shoplifting164.74-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour103.7942.86%
Vehicle crime92.370.00%
Other theft42.13-42.86%
Public order30.95-62.50%
Robbery20.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2821.79100.00%
Violence and sexual offences226.63-8.33%
Vehicle crime95.21200.00%
Public order82.1314.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.8975.00%
Other theft71.66-12.50%
Burglary31.660.00%
Drugs20.71-33.33%
Robbery20.47-50.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.5220.00%
Shoplifting145.6816.67%
Other theft83.32300.00%
Public order71.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6666.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.18300.00%
Robbery40.95-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.95-66.67%
Drugs30.7150.00%
Other crime10.71-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.63-41.18%
Shoplifting124.7433.33%
Vehicle crime92.8480.00%
Public order72.13-12.50%
Robbery51.66-16.67%
Burglary31.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-50.00%
Other theft20.71-60.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.080.00%
Shoplifting98.050.00%
Public order82.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.890.00%
Robbery61.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.420.00%
Other theft51.180.00%
Possession of weapons51.180.00%
Vehicle crime51.180.00%
Bicycle theft31.180.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247
April 202419
March 202410
February 202410
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202412
June 202414
May 202412
April 20242
March 20248
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
October 20235

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20247
May 202412
April 20247
March 202415
February 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 184 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202417
June 202424
May 202419
April 202415
March 202411
February 202416
January 202428
December 202314
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 202413
March 202413
February 20249
January 20249
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 343 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
July 202434
June 202448
May 202452
April 202435
March 202426
February 202420
January 202422
December 202324
November 202320
October 202334

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B37 5QA 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. Winchester Drive
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ely Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Perch Avenue
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pendrell Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Willow Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 8. Coleford Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Durham Croft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Beech Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Nineacres Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Grantley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Truro Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hazel Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chichester Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Dunkley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1