ELY CLOSE, B37 5RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B37 5RT

ELY CLOSE, B37 5RT, Solihull has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.56 per 1,000 population. This B37 5RT 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 5RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B37 5RT, encompassing approximately 4266 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B37 5RT area, explore the B37 5RT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-21.88% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)

B37 5RT 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

ELY CLOSE, B37 5RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.56-21.88%
Shoplifting195.8611.76%
Anti-social behaviour134.4544.44%
Criminal damage and arson83.05-33.33%
Public order61.880.00%
Vehicle crime61.410.00%
Other theft41.41100.00%
Robbery30.94-25.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.50-39.62%
Shoplifting177.50-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson123.98-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour92.81125.00%
Vehicle crime62.11-14.29%
Public order61.41-25.00%
Robbery41.410.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5330.9415.22%
Shoplifting2412.4226.32%
Criminal damage and arson145.630.00%
Public order83.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime71.8816.67%
Drugs51.6425.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.17-20.00%
Robbery40.9433.33%
Possession of weapons30.940.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Theft from the person20.70100.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4627.4231.43%
Shoplifting1910.7826.67%
Criminal damage and arson144.45250.00%
Public order123.2871.43%
Vehicle crime62.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.41-72.22%
Drugs41.1733.33%
Robbery30.94-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.70-40.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3523.679.38%
Anti-social behaviour188.2050.00%
Shoplifting154.2236.36%
Public order73.52-41.67%
Possession of weapons51.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-63.64%
Robbery40.94100.00%
Vehicle crime40.94-71.43%
Drugs30.940.00%
Bicycle theft20.70100.00%
Other crime20.47-50.00%
Other theft20.47-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3224.8514.29%
Vehicle crime147.5055.56%
Anti-social behaviour123.2833.33%
Public order122.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.8183.33%
Shoplifting112.58-31.25%
Other crime42.58100.00%
Other theft40.9433.33%
Burglary30.94200.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.2247.37%
Shoplifting166.56-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour93.7528.57%
Vehicle crime92.11125.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.11500.00%
Other theft31.41-57.14%
Public order30.70-70.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2820.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences196.56-24.00%
Public order104.4542.86%
Anti-social behaviour72.3440.00%
Other theft71.6416.67%
Vehicle crime41.64-42.86%
Burglary30.940.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Robbery20.47-50.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.054.17%
Shoplifting145.8616.67%
Vehicle crime73.28-56.25%
Public order71.640.00%
Other theft61.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.41400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.170.00%
Robbery41.170.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.28-31.43%
Vehicle crime165.63100.00%
Shoplifting123.7533.33%
Public order72.81-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson51.64-28.57%
Robbery41.17-33.33%
Other theft30.940.00%
Burglary30.7050.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3523.210.00%
Public order118.200.00%
Shoplifting92.580.00%
Vehicle crime82.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.640.00%
Robbery61.640.00%
Possession of weapons51.410.00%
Bicycle theft31.170.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245
April 202418
March 202412
February 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
July 202432
June 202453
May 202446
April 202435
March 202432
February 202428
January 202419
December 202325
November 202324
October 202335

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202412
June 202414
May 202414
April 20244
March 202411
February 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
October 20235

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 202412
April 20247
March 202412
February 20243
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 202311

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 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
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 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 202414
February 20249
January 20244
December 20237
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B37 5RT 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. Willow Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 6. Walnut Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Coleford Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Durham Croft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Beech Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Greenlands Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Stella Croft
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Coralin Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lime Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Arbor Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Grantley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Truro Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hazel Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chichester Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1