STARKEY CROFT, B37 7SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B37 7SH

STARKEY CROFT, B37 7SH, Solihull has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.12 per 1,000 population. This B37 7SH 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 7SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B37 7SH, encompassing approximately 5480 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

B37 7SH 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

STARKEY CROFT, B37 7SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.12-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour43.100.00%
Other theft40.7333.33%
Burglary40.73100.00%
Vehicle crime40.73-66.67%
Shoplifting30.73-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Public order10.18-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.77-27.27%
Vehicle crime124.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.19400.00%
Public order61.8250.00%
Shoplifting61.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.0933.33%
Other theft30.73200.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.49-10.81%
Public order46.02100.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.55-25.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Shoplifting20.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-66.67%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.8627.59%
Vehicle crime96.7580.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6420.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.0933.33%
Other theft30.7350.00%
Shoplifting30.55-62.50%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Burglary10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.1338.10%
Shoplifting85.29-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson51.46-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.91-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-40.00%
Public order30.5550.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Robbery20.36100.00%
Other crime20.36-50.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.96-36.36%
Vehicle crime113.8383.33%
Shoplifting112.0110.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.01-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour51.46-44.44%
Other crime40.91100.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Other theft20.36-60.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.42106.25%
Shoplifting106.02150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.8280.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.64125.00%
Vehicle crime61.64-14.29%
Other theft51.09400.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.66-36.00%
Vehicle crime72.92133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.28-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.91100.00%
Shoplifting40.73-55.56%
Other theft10.73-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.18-75.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.5066.67%
Shoplifting94.56350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.64-50.00%
Other crime51.09400.00%
Robbery40.91300.00%
Other theft30.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-76.92%
Drugs20.550.00%
Public order20.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.36100.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.85-54.55%
Vehicle crime132.74116.67%
Criminal damage and arson122.37100.00%
Other theft42.19-20.00%
Public order40.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.73-60.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.020.00%
Vehicle crime61.090.00%
Other theft51.090.00%
Shoplifting50.910.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202424
June 202433
May 202437
April 202429
March 202421
February 202433
January 202416
December 202325
November 202315
October 202333

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20249
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202412
June 20243
May 20249
April 20245
March 202411
February 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

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 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 20249
January 20245
December 20236
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

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 7SH 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. Wheatcroft Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Keepers Gate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Greenlands Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Longley Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barnard Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Compton Croft
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Stella Croft
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Arbor Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Orchid Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Nevada Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Eden Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Blair Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fillingham Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Braeside Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Starkey Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Hedingham Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Circus Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ludlow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1