OLD FARM DRIVE, B37 7WH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B37 7WH

OLD FARM DRIVE, B37 7WH, Solihull has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.71 per 1,000 population. This B37 7WH 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 7WH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B37 7WH, encompassing approximately 2595 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B37 7WH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lincoln Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Marston Croft with total crimes: 3

OLD FARM DRIVE, B37 7WH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.710.00%
Burglary33.470.00%
Shoplifting31.160.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.4042.86%
Shoplifting53.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.930.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.4075.00%
Shoplifting52.70400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.93-40.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-71.43%
Public order20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime710.02600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.70400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.93-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.54200.00%
Burglary31.160.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.39-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.93-33.33%
Other theft23.080.00%
Shoplifting20.77-92.59%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Other crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-75.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2720.80200.00%
Violence and sexual offences1210.4020.00%
Vehicle crime44.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.54200.00%
Public order21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.33-9.09%
Shoplifting93.85800.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.47-54.55%
Vehicle crime41.9333.33%
Robbery21.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-80.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1113.87120.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.24-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour54.2466.67%
Vehicle crime31.93-66.67%
Public order21.16-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Shoplifting10.39-66.67%
Other theft10.39-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.95333.33%
Vehicle crime95.01125.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.4725.00%
Public order51.930.00%
Other theft41.93300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.54200.00%
Shoplifting31.16200.00%
Burglary21.160.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.930.00%
Vehicle crime41.54-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.54-50.00%
Burglary21.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.170.00%
Vehicle crime52.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.930.00%
Burglary41.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.540.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202410
June 20247
May 20244
April 20248
March 202412
February 202410
January 202411
December 202313
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 202427
February 20249
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 202411
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lincoln Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Marston Croft
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 4. Old Farm Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ivy Lodge Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 6. Exeter Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Elmdon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Haybarn Grove
    Total1
    Public order1