B37 7RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B37 7RF

B37 7RF, Solihull has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.84 per 1,000 population. This B37 7RF 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 7RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B37 7RF, encompassing approximately 5885 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

B37 7RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lumley Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Dunster Road with total crimes: 4
  • Frensham Close with total crimes: 4

B37 7RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.84-37.50%
Vehicle crime63.40-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour51.02-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.85-75.00%
Other theft40.6833.33%
Burglary40.6833.33%
Drugs30.68200.00%
Shoplifting30.51-50.00%
Public order20.51-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.12-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson165.44220.00%
Vehicle crime142.72250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.3820.00%
Shoplifting61.02200.00%
Public order51.02-16.67%
Other theft30.8550.00%
Burglary30.5150.00%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4412.064.76%
Public order67.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.85-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.85-69.23%
Other theft20.68-50.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Shoplifting20.34-33.33%
Robbery10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.597.69%
Vehicle crime137.1462.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.2120.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.0266.67%
Other theft40.8533.33%
Shoplifting30.68-62.50%
Burglary20.510.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Public order20.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.0850.00%
Vehicle crime86.63-42.86%
Shoplifting81.36-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson51.36-37.50%
Public order40.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-25.00%
Other theft30.5150.00%
Burglary20.51-50.00%
Robbery20.34100.00%
Other crime20.34-60.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.76-31.58%
Vehicle crime144.4255.56%
Shoplifting112.3810.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.87-42.86%
Other crime51.36150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.85-63.64%
Burglary40.680.00%
Public order30.68-25.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Other theft20.34-60.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3816.4880.95%
Criminal damage and arson146.46180.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.38175.00%
Shoplifting101.87150.00%
Vehicle crime91.7028.57%
Other theft51.53400.00%
Public order40.8533.33%
Other crime20.680.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.01-32.26%
Vehicle crime73.5716.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.19-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour40.850.00%
Shoplifting40.68-55.56%
Public order30.6850.00%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Drugs20.34-50.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Robbery10.17-80.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.763.33%
Shoplifting95.27350.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.53-46.15%
Other crime71.19133.33%
Vehicle crime61.19-62.50%
Robbery51.02400.00%
Drugs40.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.68-33.33%
Other theft30.68-40.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Public order20.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.27-9.09%
Vehicle crime165.1033.33%
Criminal damage and arson132.728.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.21100.00%
Public order61.0220.00%
Other theft51.02-16.67%
Other crime30.850.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Shoplifting20.34-60.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.610.00%
Vehicle crime122.040.00%
Other theft62.040.00%
Public order51.020.00%
Shoplifting50.850.00%
Other crime30.850.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202416
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 202414
January 20245
December 20237
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202414
June 20244
May 202413
April 20248
March 202414
February 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 356 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202432
June 202444
May 202442
April 202439
March 202426
February 202438
January 202421
December 202331
November 202330
October 202333

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 202411
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20248
March 202411
February 202410
January 20244
December 20239
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lumley Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Dunster Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Frensham Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Helmswood Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Box Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wheatcroft Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Keepers Gate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Birch Croft
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Greenlands Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Longley Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barnard Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Compton Croft
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Stella Croft
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Coralin Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lime Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rowan Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Arbor Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Orchid Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Nevada Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Eden Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Blair Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Fillingham Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. White Beam Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Starkey Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Hedingham Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Circus Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1