Crime in Dorridge and Hockley Heath: statistics, rates and trends
414 crimes were recorded in Dorridge and Hockley Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Dorridge and Hockley Heath at a glance
- Crime trends in Dorridge and Hockley Heath
- Types of crime in Dorridge and Hockley Heath
- Dorridge and Hockley Heath compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dorridge and Hockley Heath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dorridge and Hockley Heath
- Population and deprivation in Dorridge and Hockley Heath
- Questions about crime in Dorridge and Hockley Heath
- About this data
414 crimes were recorded in Dorridge and Hockley Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 157 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dorridge and Hockley Heath has the 3,599th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dorridge and Hockley Heath | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 414 | 19,245 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.9 | 87.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,529 | 221,242 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dorridge and Hockley Heath was highest in the year to July 2023 (721 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (414). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 | 414 | 35.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 540 | 46.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 552 | 47.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 721 | 62.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 679 | 58.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 535 | 46.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 480 | 41.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 435 | 37.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 555 | 48.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 31 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dorridge and Hockley Heath 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+39%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-82%) and anti-social behaviour (-53%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 157 | 13.6 | 0.40 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 63 | 5.5 | 1.11 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 4.0 | 0.59 | +39% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.8 | 0.78 | -16% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.3 | 0.35 | +62% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 2.2 | 0.26 | -82% |
| Public order | 23 | 2.0 | 0.30 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 1.6 | 0.10 | -53% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.9 | 0.41 | +11% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 0.45 | +17% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.27 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.2 | 0.05 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Dorridge and Hockley Heath
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dorridge and Hockley Heath recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 37.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dorridge and Hockley Heath
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dorridge and Hockley Heath recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dorridge and Hockley Heath
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dorridge and Hockley Heath recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dorridge and Hockley Heath
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dorridge and Hockley Heath recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dorridge and Hockley Heath
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dorridge and Hockley Heath recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dorridge and Hockley Heath
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dorridge and Hockley Heath recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 82% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dorridge and Hockley Heath
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dorridge and Hockley Heath recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dorridge and Hockley Heath
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dorridge and Hockley Heath recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dorridge and Hockley Heath
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dorridge and Hockley Heath recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dorridge and Hockley Heath
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dorridge and Hockley Heath recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dorridge and Hockley Heath
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dorridge and Hockley Heath recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dorridge and Hockley Heath
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dorridge and Hockley Heath recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dorridge and Hockley Heath
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dorridge and Hockley Heath recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dorridge and Hockley Heath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dorridge and Hockley Heath.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dorridge and Hockley Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle | 386 | 39.7 | +11% |
| Blythe | 810 | 46.6 | +30% |
| St Alphege | 1,992 | 149.8 | +317% |
| Shirley South | 1,430 | 101.0 | +181% |
| Silhill | 588 | 55.5 | +54% |
| Shirley East | 624 | 54.2 | +51% |
| Shirley West | 1,411 | 104.1 | +190% |
| Elmdon | 761 | 51.5 | +43% |
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 Dorridge and Hockley Heath over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Forest Road | 57 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Clifford Road | 20 |
| On or near Poplar Road | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Tysoe Close | 14 |
| On or near St Phillips Grove | 13 |
| On or near Avenue Albert | 12 |
| On or near Grange Road | 12 |
| On or near Milton Close | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dorridge and Hockley Heath 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 | 189 | 45.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 135 | 32.6% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 4.8% |
| Not recorded | 18 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Dorridge and Hockley Heath has an estimated population of 11,529. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dorridge and Hockley Heath sits in decile 9.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dorridge and Hockley Heath |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.1% |
| Social rented homes | 4.8% |
| Private rented homes | 9.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 |
Is Dorridge and Hockley Heath a safe place to live?
Dorridge and Hockley Heath recorded 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Dorridge and Hockley Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (63).
Is crime in Dorridge and Hockley Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dorridge and Hockley Heath was down 23% on the year before: 414 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 540 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dorridge and Hockley Heath?
Dorridge and Hockley Heath 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 Dorridge and Hockley Heath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.