Crime in Elmdon: statistics, rates and trends
761 crimes were recorded in Elmdon in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
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761 crimes were recorded in Elmdon in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 344 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Elmdon has the 2,959th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Elmdon | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 761 | 19,245 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.5 | 87.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,778 | 221,242 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Elmdon was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,036 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (761). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 761 | 51.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 806 | 54.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 913 | 61.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 996 | 67.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,007 | 68.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,036 | 70.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 893 | 60.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 923 | 62.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 811 | 54.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 73 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Elmdon 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 burglary, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in public order (+59%) and other theft (+21%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-51%) and other crime (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 344 | 23.3 | 0.68 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 5.3 | 1.07 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 4.6 | 0.68 | -1% |
| Burglary | 66 | 4.5 | 1.26 | -4% |
| Public order | 51 | 3.5 | 0.52 | +59% |
| Other theft | 46 | 3.1 | 0.49 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 2.4 | 0.16 | -51% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.4 | 1.39 | +122% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.3 | 0.61 | -30% |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.9 | 0.27 | -13% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.5 | 0.40 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.3 | 0.04 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.25 | -73% |
Violence and sexual offences in Elmdon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Elmdon recorded 344 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 45.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Elmdon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Elmdon recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Elmdon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Elmdon recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Elmdon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Elmdon recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Elmdon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Elmdon recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Elmdon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Elmdon recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Elmdon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Elmdon recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Elmdon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Elmdon recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 122% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Elmdon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Elmdon recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Elmdon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Elmdon recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Elmdon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Elmdon recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Elmdon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Elmdon recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Elmdon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Elmdon recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Elmdon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Elmdon recorded 3 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 73% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Elmdon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Elmdon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Elmdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndon | 993 | 73.7 | +43% |
| Silhill | 588 | 55.5 | +8% |
| Olton | 628 | 49.1 | -5% |
| Bickenhill | 2,686 | 196.7 | +282% |
| St Alphege | 1,992 | 149.8 | +191% |
| Shirley East | 624 | 54.2 | +5% |
| Chelmsley Wood | 2,328 | 165.3 | +221% |
| Kingshurst and Fordbridge | 1,540 | 116.9 | +127% |
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 Elmdon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Frankton Close | 49 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Jeremy Grove | 27 |
| On or near Hatchford Brook Road | 24 |
| On or near Wells Road | 24 |
| On or near Springfield Crescent | 23 |
| On or near Foredrove Lane | 18 |
| On or near Charingworth Road | 17 |
| On or near Leafield Road | 17 |
| On or near Wharf Lane | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Elmdon 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 298 | 39.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 263 | 34.6% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 8.8% |
| Not recorded | 36 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 4.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 1.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.2% |
Elmdon has an estimated population of 14,778. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Elmdon sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Elmdon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Elmdon a safe place to live?
Elmdon recorded 51.5 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 Elmdon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 344 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (78).
Is crime in Elmdon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Elmdon was down 6% on the year before: 761 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 806 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Elmdon?
Elmdon 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 Elmdon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.