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

Overview of Crime in B37 7LN

WHEATCROFT DRIVE, B37 7LN, Solihull has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.86 per 1,000 population. This B37 7LN 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 7LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B37 7LN, encompassing approximately 4516 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-56.52% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

B37 7LN 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 7LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.86-56.52%
Vehicle crime62.21-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.33-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-25.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Burglary20.44-33.33%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.74-23.33%
Criminal damage and arson95.0980.00%
Vehicle crime71.99250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.55-20.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.64150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1125.00%
Burglary31.1150.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-75.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.073.45%
Vehicle crime86.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.77-20.00%
Other theft30.89200.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.96107.14%
Criminal damage and arson56.4225.00%
Vehicle crime41.11-33.33%
Public order30.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%
Other theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.53-51.72%
Vehicle crime63.10-33.33%
Other crime41.33300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.89-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.8950.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Other theft10.44-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.40141.67%
Vehicle crime96.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.9940.00%
Other theft51.55400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-33.33%
Public order20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.86-45.45%
Vehicle crime62.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3366.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.110.00%
Possession of weapons20.66100.00%
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 22 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.9629.41%
Robbery44.87300.00%
Vehicle crime30.89-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-40.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Public order10.44-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

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 offences1711.96-5.56%
Vehicle crime103.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.2111.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.2166.67%
Public order51.1166.67%
Other theft31.11-40.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.990.00%
Vehicle crime81.990.00%
Other theft51.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.110.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Burglary20.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 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 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 202310
October 20239

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

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

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20249
January 20246
December 20233
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202423
June 202430
May 202430
April 202429
March 202414
February 202429
January 202412
December 202322
November 202317
October 202318

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

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

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B37 7LN 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. Orchid Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Nevada Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Eden Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Blair Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fillingham Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. White Beam Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Starkey Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1