Crime in Blythe, Solihull: statistics, rates and trends
827 crimes were recorded in Blythe, Solihull in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Blythe, Solihull at a glance
- Crime trends in Blythe, Solihull
- Types of crime in Blythe, Solihull
- Blythe, Solihull compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Blythe, Solihull
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blythe, Solihull
- Demographics of Blythe, Solihull
- Questions about crime in Blythe, Solihull
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (318), vehicle crime (120), criminal damage and arson (73) and other theft (73) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,124th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Blythe, Solihull | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 827 | 19,471 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.5 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 17,399 | 221,242 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Blythe, Solihull peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,046 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (740). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 827 | 47.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 885 | 50.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 917 | 52.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,035 | 59.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,046 | 60.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 992 | 57.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 806 | 46.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 740 | 42.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 830 | 47.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 79 |
| July 2026 | 87 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 87 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 62 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
Compared with England and Wales, Blythe, Solihull recorded notably more vehicle crime (39% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (83% below) and shoplifting (79% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 77 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 318 | 18.3 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 120 | 6.9 | 5.0 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Other theft | 73 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Burglary | 58 | 3.3 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Public order | 51 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 2.6 | 15.4 | -42% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 1.8 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Blythe, Solihull; the highest is St Alphege (153.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Dorridge and Hockley Heath (35.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blythe, Solihull |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley South | 1,464 | 103.4 | +118% |
| Shirley East | 609 | 52.9 | +11% |
| St Alphege | 2,038 | 153.3 | +222% |
| Shirley West | 1,461 | 107.8 | +127% |
| Dorridge and Hockley Heath | 412 | 35.7 | -25% |
| Silhill | 601 | 56.7 | +19% |
| Knowle | 399 | 41.1 | -14% |
| Olton | 624 | 48.8 | +3% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Blythe, Solihull over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (72).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 72 |
| On or near Magnolia Drive | 39 |
| On or near Elm Road | 38 |
| On or near Tanworth Lane | 32 |
| On or near Stroudley Road | 28 |
| On or near Farmers Lane | 20 |
| On or near New Meadow Close | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Main Street | 16 |
| On or near Ascote Lane | 15 |
Of the 782 crimes in Blythe, Solihull with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 45 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 303 | 38.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 300 | 38.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Blythe, Solihull has an estimated population of 17,399 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.2%, against 23.3%), less social housing (5.3%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Blythe, Solihull average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Blythe, Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Blythe, Solihull a safe place to live?
Blythe, Solihull recorded 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,124th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Blythe, Solihull?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 318 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (120).
Is crime in Blythe, Solihull going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blythe, Solihull was down 7% on the year before: 827 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 885 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Blythe, Solihull?
About 17,399 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Blythe, Solihull?
Blythe, Solihull is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.