WHEATCROFT DRIVE, B37 7LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B37 7LL

WHEATCROFT DRIVE, B37 7LL, Solihull has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.22 per 1,000 population. This B37 7LL 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 7LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B37 7LL, encompassing approximately 4569 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

B37 7LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Helmswood Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Box Road with total crimes: 3
  • Wheatcroft Drive with total crimes: 3

WHEATCROFT DRIVE, B37 7LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime62.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.31-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.16-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson94.81125.00%
Vehicle crime91.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.97-40.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.50-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour56.13150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.090.00%
Vehicle crime30.88-62.50%
Burglary30.6650.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.9410.71%
Vehicle crime86.7860.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.75-33.33%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.0764.71%
Criminal damage and arson66.130.00%
Vehicle crime51.31-50.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.63-39.29%
Vehicle crime103.7211.11%
Criminal damage and arson62.19-25.00%
Other crime41.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88200.00%
Public order20.66-33.33%
Other theft10.44-75.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.04154.55%
Vehicle crime96.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.97100.00%
Other theft41.75300.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.35-42.11%
Vehicle crime62.4120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In December 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 offences199.6311.76%
Vehicle crime54.16-50.00%
Robbery41.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-40.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Burglary20.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-80.00%
Other crime20.44-33.33%
Drugs20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Public order10.44-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.476.25%
Vehicle crime103.7225.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.1911.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.1966.67%
Public order51.0966.67%
Other theft31.090.00%
Burglary30.6650.00%
Other crime30.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.29-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson93.5050.00%
Vehicle crime81.970.00%
Other crime31.75200.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-25.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Burglary20.66-60.00%

In September 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 offences2213.130.00%
Vehicle crime84.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.750.00%
Burglary51.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.090.00%
Robbery40.880.00%
Drugs30.880.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 202310
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20249
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 202410
February 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202422
June 202428
May 202431
April 202428
March 202417
February 202428
January 202411
December 202319
November 202317
October 202316
September 202322

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B37 7LL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Helmswood Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Box Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wheatcroft Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Birch Croft
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Greenlands Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Longley Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Barnard Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Compton Croft
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Coleshill Heath Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rowan Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cornel Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Arbor Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Orchid Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Nevada Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Eden Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Blair Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fillingham Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. White Beam Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Starkey Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Berwicks Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1