Crime in Chelmsley Wood: statistics, rates and trends
2,380 crimes were recorded in Chelmsley Wood in the 12 months to August 2026, 169.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Chelmsley Wood
- Questions about crime in Chelmsley Wood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (872), criminal damage and arson (356) and shoplifting (256) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 312th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Chelmsley Wood | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,380 | 19,471 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 169.0 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,082 | 221,242 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chelmsley Wood peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,892 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,935). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,380 | 169.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,273 | 161.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,545 | 180.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,720 | 193.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,892 | 205.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,462 | 174.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,019 | 143.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,016 | 143.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,935 | 137.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 239 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chelmsley Wood recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (3.7 times the national rate), vehicle crime (3.4 times the national rate) and robbery (2.9 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (51% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 53 to 80 and criminal damage and arson rose from 237 to 356, while anti-social behaviour fell from 206 to 107 and possession of weapons fell from 44 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 872 | 61.9 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 356 | 25.3 | 6.7 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 256 | 18.2 | 8.5 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 237 | 16.8 | 5.0 | +16% |
| Public order | 147 | 10.4 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 107 | 7.6 | 15.4 | -48% |
| Other theft | 106 | 7.5 | 6.4 | +32% |
| Burglary | 80 | 5.7 | 3.6 | +51% |
| Drugs | 67 | 4.8 | 3.3 | -14% |
| Robbery | 55 | 3.9 | 1.4 | +6% |
| Other crime | 41 | 2.9 | 2.1 | -15% |
| Possession of weapons | 32 | 2.3 | 1.0 | -27% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 1.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chelmsley Wood; the highest is Bickenhill (194.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Olton (48.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chelmsley Wood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingshurst and Fordbridge | 1,556 | 118.1 | -30% |
| Bickenhill | 2,655 | 194.5 | +15% |
| Smith's Wood | 1,151 | 92.0 | -46% |
| Castle Bromwich | 907 | 77.8 | -54% |
| Elmdon | 752 | 50.9 | -70% |
| Lyndon | 1,013 | 75.2 | -56% |
| Silhill | 601 | 56.7 | -66% |
| Olton | 624 | 48.8 | -71% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Chelmsley Wood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Chelmsley Circle” (453).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chelmsley Circle | 453 |
| On or near Derby Drive | 272 |
| On or near Frensham Close | 77 |
| On or near Coralin Close | 76 |
| On or near Tower Croft | 67 |
| On or near Conway Road | 58 |
| On or near Woodlands Way | 58 |
| On or near Dunster Road | 53 |
| On or near Forth Drive | 51 |
| On or near Winchester Drive | 51 |
Of the 2,273 crimes in Chelmsley Wood with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 107 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 941 | 41.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 805 | 35.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 175 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 111 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 110 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 49 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Chelmsley Wood has an estimated population of 14,082 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (46%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (5.8%, against 3.4%) and more households without a car (38%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chelmsley Wood average decile 1.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Chelmsley Wood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 45.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 79.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Chelmsley Wood a safe place to live?
Chelmsley Wood recorded 169.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 312th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Chelmsley Wood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 872 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (356).
Is crime in Chelmsley Wood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chelmsley Wood was up 5% on the year before: 2,380 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,273 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chelmsley Wood?
About 14,082 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chelmsley Wood?
Chelmsley Wood 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.