HELMSWOOD DRIVE, B37 7LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B37 7LR

HELMSWOOD DRIVE, B37 7LR, Solihull has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.07 per 1,000 population. This B37 7LR 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 7LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B37 7LR, encompassing approximately 3964 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B37 7LR area, explore the B37 7LR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

B37 7LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walnut Close with total crimes: 4
  • Helmswood Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Box Road with total crimes: 3

HELMSWOOD DRIVE, B37 7LR 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.07-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson72.52-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.77100.00%
Drugs31.010.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.82-51.85%
Criminal damage and arson83.28100.00%
Vehicle crime32.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-60.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.3535.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.81150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-71.43%
Public order20.500.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.580.00%
Vehicle crime75.0440.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.77-20.00%
Burglary31.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.8342.86%
Criminal damage and arson55.0466.67%
Vehicle crime51.260.00%
Public order21.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.57-30.00%
Vehicle crime53.53-28.57%
Other crime41.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.8566.67%
Vehicle crime75.04250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7725.00%
Other theft41.26300.00%
Public order31.010.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.56-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.03300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.50100.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.08-6.25%
Vehicle crime63.78-40.00%
Robbery31.510.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-83.33%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.3623.08%
Vehicle crime104.0425.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.510.00%
Public order51.51400.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Burglary20.50-33.33%
Other crime20.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.330.00%
Vehicle crime83.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.020.00%
Burglary31.510.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202413
June 202427
May 202420
April 202420
March 202414
February 202420
January 202412
December 202315
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.73 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 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 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

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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Walnut Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Helmswood Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Box Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wheatcroft Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Leah Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Birch Croft
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Greenlands Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Coleshill Heath Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Merstone Close
    Total1
    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. White Beam Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fulwell Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Berwicks Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Radlow Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1