Crime in Knowle, Solihull: statistics, rates and trends
399 crimes were recorded in Knowle, Solihull in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Knowle, Solihull at a glance
- Crime trends in Knowle, Solihull
- Types of crime in Knowle, Solihull
- Knowle, Solihull compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Knowle, Solihull
- What happened after crimes were reported in Knowle, Solihull
- Demographics of Knowle, Solihull
- Questions about crime in Knowle, Solihull
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (161), vehicle crime (41) and criminal damage and arson (39) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,397th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Knowle, Solihull | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 399 | 19,471 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.1 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,713 | 221,242 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Knowle, Solihull peaked in the year to August 2022 (460 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (355). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 399 | 41.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 355 | 36.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 386 | 39.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 457 | 47.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 460 | 47.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 447 | 46.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 444 | 45.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 432 | 44.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 456 | 46.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (67% below) and public order (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 21 to 31 and criminal damage and arson rose from 28 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 161 | 16.6 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 4.2 | 5.0 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +39% |
| Other theft | 34 | 3.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Public order | 31 | 3.2 | 6.7 | +48% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 2.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 0.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Knowle, Solihull; the highest is St Alphege (153.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Dorridge and Hockley Heath (35.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Knowle, Solihull |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorridge and Hockley Heath | 412 | 35.7 | -13% |
| St Alphege | 2,038 | 153.3 | +273% |
| Silhill | 601 | 56.7 | +38% |
| Blythe | 827 | 47.5 | +16% |
| Shirley South | 1,464 | 103.4 | +152% |
| Shirley East | 609 | 52.9 | +29% |
| Elmdon | 752 | 50.9 | +24% |
| Meriden | 622 | 46.5 | +13% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Knowle, Solihull over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (55).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 55 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Lodge Croft | 26 |
| On or near Warwick Road | 19 |
| On or near High Street | 18 |
| On or near St Lawrence Close | 13 |
| On or near Station Road | 11 |
| On or near Grove Road | 10 |
| On or near Norton Green Lane | 10 |
| On or near Dell Farm Close | 9 |
Of the 391 crimes in Knowle, Solihull with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 8 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 151 | 38.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 136 | 34.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Knowle, Solihull has an estimated population of 9,713 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.3%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (35%, against 22%) and an older population (30%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Knowle, Solihull average decile 9.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Knowle, Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Knowle, Solihull a safe place to live?
Knowle, Solihull recorded 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,397th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Knowle, Solihull?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 161 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (41).
Is crime in Knowle, Solihull going up or down?
Recorded crime in Knowle, Solihull was up 12% on the year before: 399 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 355 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Knowle, Solihull?
About 9,713 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Knowle, Solihull?
Knowle, Solihull 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.