Crime in Dorridge and Hockley Heath: statistics, rates and trends
412 crimes were recorded in Dorridge and Hockley Heath in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Dorridge and Hockley Heath
- Questions about crime in Dorridge and Hockley Heath
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (152), vehicle crime (59) and criminal damage and arson (49) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,605th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Dorridge and Hockley Heath | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 412 | 19,471 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.7 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,529 | 221,242 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Dorridge and Hockley Heath of any year here (412 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 412 | 35.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 529 | 45.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 529 | 45.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 697 | 60.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 727 | 63.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 553 | 48.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 459 | 39.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 435 | 37.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 539 | 46.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (77% below) and public order (66% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 32 to 49, while shoplifting fell from 138 to 22 and vehicle crime fell from 77 to 59.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 152 | 13.2 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 59 | 5.1 | 5.0 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +53% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 26 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 1.9 | 8.5 | -84% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 1.6 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Dorridge and Hockley Heath.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dorridge and Hockley Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle | 399 | 41.1 | +15% |
| Blythe | 827 | 47.5 | +33% |
| St Alphege | 2,038 | 153.3 | +329% |
| Shirley South | 1,464 | 103.4 | +189% |
| Silhill | 601 | 56.7 | +59% |
| Shirley East | 609 | 52.9 | +48% |
| Shirley West | 1,461 | 107.8 | +202% |
| Elmdon | 752 | 50.9 | +42% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Dorridge and Hockley Heath over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Forest Road” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Forest Road | 53 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Clifford Road | 22 |
| On or near Poplar Road | 19 |
| On or near Tysoe Close | 16 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 15 |
| On or near Grange Road | 12 |
| On or near Milton Close | 12 |
| On or near St Phillips Grove | 12 |
| On or near Avenue Albert | 10 |
Of the 393 crimes in Dorridge and Hockley Heath with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 19 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 186 | 47.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 129 | 32.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Dorridge and Hockley Heath has an estimated population of 11,529 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.8%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (8.6%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (9.1%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dorridge and Hockley Heath average decile 9.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Dorridge and Hockley Heath | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Dorridge and Hockley Heath a safe place to live?
Dorridge and Hockley Heath recorded 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,605th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Dorridge and Hockley Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 152 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (59).
Is crime in Dorridge and Hockley Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dorridge and Hockley Heath was down 22% on the year before: 412 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 529 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dorridge and Hockley Heath?
About 11,529 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dorridge and Hockley Heath?
Dorridge and Hockley Heath 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.