Crime in Chelmsley Wood: statistics, rates and trends
2,328 crimes were recorded in Chelmsley Wood in the 12 months to July 2026, 165.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Chelmsley Wood at a glance
- Crime trends in Chelmsley Wood
- Types of crime in Chelmsley Wood
- Chelmsley Wood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chelmsley Wood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chelmsley Wood
- Population and deprivation in Chelmsley Wood
- Questions about crime in Chelmsley Wood
- About this data
2,328 crimes were recorded in Chelmsley Wood in the 12 months to July 2026, 165.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 877 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chelmsley Wood has the 328th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chelmsley Wood | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,328 | 19,245 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 165.3 | 87.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,082 | 221,242 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chelmsley Wood was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,843 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,933). Over the whole period it rose 20%, 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 | 2,328 | 165.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,301 | 163.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,548 | 180.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,741 | 194.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,843 | 201.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,478 | 176.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,991 | 141.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,010 | 142.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,933 | 137.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 235 |
| June 2026 | 194 |
| May 2026 | 221 |
| April 2026 | 193 |
| March 2026 | 193 |
| February 2026 | 163 |
| January 2026 | 165 |
| December 2025 | 180 |
| November 2025 | 204 |
| October 2025 | 217 |
| September 2025 | 176 |
| August 2025 | 187 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chelmsley Wood 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, criminal damage and arson, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in burglary (+36%) and criminal damage and arson (+32%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-44%) and possession of weapons (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 877 | 62.3 | 1.82 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 336 | 23.9 | 3.52 | +32% |
| Shoplifting | 228 | 16.2 | 1.95 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 218 | 15.5 | 3.14 | +1% |
| Public order | 146 | 10.4 | 1.56 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 8.2 | 0.53 | -44% |
| Other theft | 108 | 7.7 | 1.20 | +29% |
| Burglary | 75 | 5.3 | 1.51 | +36% |
| Drugs | 71 | 5.0 | 1.54 | -1% |
| Robbery | 55 | 3.9 | 2.89 | +6% |
| Other crime | 45 | 3.2 | 1.51 | -4% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 2.2 | 2.27 | -35% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 1.0 | 0.59 | +27% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.6 | 0.78 | -31% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chelmsley Wood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chelmsley Wood recorded 877 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (62.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 37.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chelmsley Wood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chelmsley Wood recorded 336 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chelmsley Wood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chelmsley Wood recorded 228 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chelmsley Wood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chelmsley Wood recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chelmsley Wood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chelmsley Wood recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chelmsley Wood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chelmsley Wood recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chelmsley Wood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chelmsley Wood recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chelmsley Wood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chelmsley Wood recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chelmsley Wood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chelmsley Wood recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chelmsley Wood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chelmsley Wood recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chelmsley Wood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chelmsley Wood recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chelmsley Wood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chelmsley Wood recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chelmsley Wood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chelmsley Wood recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chelmsley Wood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chelmsley Wood recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chelmsley Wood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chelmsley Wood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chelmsley Wood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingshurst and Fordbridge | 1,540 | 116.9 | -29% |
| Bickenhill | 2,686 | 196.7 | +19% |
| Smith's Wood | 1,147 | 91.7 | -45% |
| Castle Bromwich | 899 | 77.1 | -53% |
| Elmdon | 761 | 51.5 | -69% |
| Lyndon | 993 | 73.7 | -55% |
| Silhill | 588 | 55.5 | -66% |
| Olton | 628 | 49.1 | -70% |
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 Chelmsley Wood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chelmsley Circle | 430 |
| On or near Derby Drive | 246 |
| On or near Frensham Close | 80 |
| On or near Coralin Close | 72 |
| On or near Tower Croft | 68 |
| On or near Woodlands Way | 54 |
| On or near Winchester Drive | 53 |
| On or near Forth Drive | 52 |
| On or near Conway Road | 51 |
| On or near Piccadilly Close | 50 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chelmsley Wood 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 | 873 | 37.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 800 | 34.4% |
| Under investigation | 199 | 8.5% |
| Not recorded | 115 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 109 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 102 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 32 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 0.6% |
Chelmsley Wood has an estimated population of 14,082. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chelmsley Wood sits in decile 1.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chelmsley Wood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.7% |
| Social rented homes | 45.7% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 79.2% |
Is Chelmsley Wood a safe place to live?
Chelmsley Wood recorded 165.3 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 Chelmsley Wood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 877 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (336).
Is crime in Chelmsley Wood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chelmsley Wood was up 1% on the year before: 2,328 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,301 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chelmsley Wood?
Chelmsley Wood 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 Chelmsley Wood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.