Crime in Knowle, Solihull: statistics, rates and trends
386 crimes were recorded in Knowle, Solihull in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Knowle, Solihull
- Questions about crime in Knowle, Solihull
- About this data
386 crimes were recorded in Knowle, Solihull in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 155 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Knowle, Solihull has the 3,453rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Knowle, Solihull | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 386 | 19,245 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.7 | 87.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,713 | 221,242 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Knowle, Solihull was highest in the year to July 2022 (468 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (341). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 386 | 39.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 341 | 35.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 407 | 41.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 462 | 47.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 468 | 48.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 429 | 44.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 447 | 46.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 445 | 45.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 458 | 47.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Knowle, Solihull 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 (+67%) and burglary (+22%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-55%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 155 | 16.0 | 0.47 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 4.1 | 0.61 | +67% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 4.1 | 0.84 | -7% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.4 | 0.96 | +22% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.3 | 0.52 | +78% |
| Public order | 28 | 2.9 | 0.43 | +65% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 2.3 | 0.27 | +29% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.0 | 0.49 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 0.9 | 0.06 | -55% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.5 | 0.16 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.42 | -33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.30 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Knowle, Solihull
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Knowle, Solihull recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 40.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Knowle, Solihull
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Knowle, Solihull recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Knowle, Solihull
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Knowle, Solihull recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Knowle, Solihull
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Knowle, Solihull recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Knowle, Solihull
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Knowle, Solihull recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Knowle, Solihull
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Knowle, Solihull recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Knowle, Solihull
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Knowle, Solihull recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Knowle, Solihull
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Knowle, Solihull recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Knowle, Solihull
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Knowle, Solihull recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Knowle, Solihull
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Knowle, Solihull recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Knowle, Solihull
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Knowle, Solihull recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Knowle, Solihull
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Knowle, Solihull recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Knowle, Solihull
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Knowle, Solihull 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Knowle, Solihull
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Knowle, Solihull recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Knowle, Solihull, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Knowle, Solihull.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Knowle, Solihull |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorridge and Hockley Heath | 414 | 35.9 | -10% |
| St Alphege | 1,992 | 149.8 | +277% |
| Silhill | 588 | 55.5 | +40% |
| Blythe | 810 | 46.6 | +17% |
| Shirley South | 1,430 | 101.0 | +154% |
| Shirley East | 624 | 54.2 | +36% |
| Elmdon | 761 | 51.5 | +30% |
| Meriden | 608 | 45.4 | +14% |
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 Knowle, Solihull over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 43 |
| On or near Lodge Croft | 28 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near High Street | 20 |
| On or near Warwick Road | 19 |
| On or near St Lawrence Close | 13 |
| On or near Station Road | 12 |
| On or near Dell Farm Close | 9 |
| On or near Grove Road | 9 |
| On or near Norton Green Lane | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Knowle, Solihull 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 | 151 | 39.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 135 | 35.0% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 9.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 4.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.1% |
| Not recorded | 9 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Knowle, Solihull has an estimated population of 9,713. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Knowle, Solihull sits in decile 9.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Knowle, Solihull |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.3% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 |
Is Knowle, Solihull a safe place to live?
Knowle, Solihull recorded 39.7 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 Knowle, Solihull?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (40).
Is crime in Knowle, Solihull going up or down?
Recorded crime in Knowle, Solihull was up 13% on the year before: 386 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 341 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Knowle, Solihull?
Knowle, Solihull 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 Knowle, Solihull. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.