Crime in Elmdon: statistics, rates and trends
752 crimes were recorded in Elmdon in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (333), vehicle crime (82) and criminal damage and arson (73) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,992nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Elmdon | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 752 | 19,471 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.9 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,778 | 221,242 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Elmdon of any year here (752 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 752 | 50.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 800 | 54.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 930 | 62.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 972 | 65.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,019 | 69.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,024 | 69.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 917 | 62.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 911 | 61.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 834 | 56.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 64 |
| July 2026 | 87 |
| June 2026 | 81 |
| May 2026 | 81 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 63 |
Compared with England and Wales, Elmdon recorded notably more possession of weapons (40% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (84% below) and other theft (53% below). On the year before, public order rose from 32 to 56 and other theft rose from 39 to 45, while anti-social behaviour fell from 67 to 36 and burglary fell from 73 to 55.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 333 | 22.5 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 5.5 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Public order | 56 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +75% |
| Burglary | 55 | 3.7 | 3.6 | -25% |
| Other theft | 45 | 3.0 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 2.4 | 15.4 | -46% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Elmdon; the highest is Bickenhill (194.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Olton (48.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Elmdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndon | 1,013 | 75.2 | +48% |
| Silhill | 601 | 56.7 | +11% |
| Olton | 624 | 48.8 | -4% |
| Bickenhill | 2,655 | 194.5 | +282% |
| St Alphege | 2,038 | 153.3 | +201% |
| Shirley East | 609 | 52.9 | +4% |
| Chelmsley Wood | 2,380 | 169.0 | +232% |
| Kingshurst and Fordbridge | 1,556 | 118.1 | +132% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Elmdon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Frankton Close” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Frankton Close | 49 |
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Wells Road | 27 |
| On or near Hatchford Brook Road | 23 |
| On or near Jeremy Grove | 23 |
| On or near Springfield Crescent | 21 |
| On or near Wharf Lane | 20 |
| On or near Foredrove Lane | 18 |
| On or near Leafield Road | 18 |
| On or near Thornhill Road | 17 |
Of the 716 crimes in Elmdon with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 36 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 300 | 41.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 266 | 37.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
Elmdon has an estimated population of 14,778 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.0%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Elmdon average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Elmdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Elmdon a safe place to live?
Elmdon recorded 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,992nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Elmdon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 333 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (82).
Is crime in Elmdon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Elmdon was down 6% on the year before: 752 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 800 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Elmdon?
About 14,778 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Elmdon?
Elmdon 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.