Crime in Bickenhill: statistics, rates and trends
2,686 crimes were recorded in Bickenhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 196.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bickenhill at a glance
- Crime trends in Bickenhill
- Types of crime in Bickenhill
- Bickenhill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bickenhill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bickenhill
- Population and deprivation in Bickenhill
- Questions about crime in Bickenhill
- About this data
2,686 crimes were recorded in Bickenhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 196.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 773 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bickenhill has the 208th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bickenhill | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,686 | 19,245 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 196.7 | 87.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,653 | 221,242 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bickenhill was highest in the year to July 2024 (2,927 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,701). Over the whole period it rose 26%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,686 | 196.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,478 | 181.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,927 | 214.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,598 | 190.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,358 | 172.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,701 | 124.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,071 | 151.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,276 | 166.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,124 | 155.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 199 |
| June 2026 | 238 |
| May 2026 | 213 |
| April 2026 | 217 |
| March 2026 | 193 |
| February 2026 | 175 |
| January 2026 | 188 |
| December 2025 | 226 |
| November 2025 | 243 |
| October 2025 | 288 |
| September 2025 | 247 |
| August 2025 | 259 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bickenhill over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+68%) and shoplifting (+54%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-28%) and other theft (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 773 | 56.6 | 1.65 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 418 | 30.6 | 6.22 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 364 | 26.7 | 3.22 | +54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 290 | 21.2 | 3.13 | +68% |
| Other theft | 265 | 19.4 | 3.04 | -17% |
| Public order | 161 | 11.8 | 1.77 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 7.3 | 0.47 | -28% |
| Other crime | 84 | 6.2 | 2.91 | +20% |
| Burglary | 76 | 5.6 | 1.57 | -5% |
| Possession of weapons | 65 | 4.8 | 4.90 | +38% |
| Drugs | 47 | 3.4 | 1.05 | -15% |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 1.6 | 0.95 | +5% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.3 | 0.98 | +29% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.36 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bickenhill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bickenhill recorded 773 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 28.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bickenhill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bickenhill recorded 418 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bickenhill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bickenhill recorded 364 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bickenhill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bickenhill recorded 290 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bickenhill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bickenhill recorded 265 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bickenhill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bickenhill recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bickenhill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bickenhill recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bickenhill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bickenhill recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bickenhill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bickenhill recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bickenhill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bickenhill recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bickenhill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bickenhill recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bickenhill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bickenhill recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bickenhill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bickenhill recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bickenhill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bickenhill recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bickenhill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bickenhill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bickenhill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsley Wood | 2,328 | 165.3 | -16% |
| Elmdon | 761 | 51.5 | -74% |
| Kingshurst and Fordbridge | 1,540 | 116.9 | -41% |
| Lyndon | 993 | 73.7 | -63% |
| Silhill | 588 | 55.5 | -72% |
| Olton | 628 | 49.1 | -75% |
| Smith's Wood | 1,147 | 91.7 | -53% |
| Castle Bromwich | 899 | 77.1 | -61% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bickenhill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 348 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 215 |
| On or near Concorde Road | 194 |
| On or near Marston Green | 186 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 111 |
| On or near Old Damson Lane | 91 |
| On or near Blackfirs Lane | 76 |
| On or near Holbrook Grove | 71 |
| On or near Marston Croft | 55 |
| On or near Bickenhill Parkway | 51 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bickenhill over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,154 | 43.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 813 | 30.3% |
| Under investigation | 199 | 7.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 132 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 115 | 4.3% |
| Not recorded | 99 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 82 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
Bickenhill has an estimated population of 13,653. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bickenhill sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bickenhill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.7% |
Is Bickenhill a safe place to live?
Bickenhill recorded 196.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bickenhill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 773 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (418).
Is crime in Bickenhill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bickenhill was up 8% on the year before: 2,686 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,478 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bickenhill?
Bickenhill is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bickenhill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.