Crime in Lyndon: statistics, rates and trends
1,013 crimes were recorded in Lyndon in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (386), shoplifting (144) and vehicle crime (122) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,014th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Lyndon | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,013 | 19,471 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.2 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 13,474 | 221,242 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lyndon peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,098 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (759). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,013 | 75.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 887 | 65.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,019 | 75.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,053 | 78.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,098 | 81.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,053 | 78.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 855 | 63.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 844 | 62.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 759 | 56.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 103 |
| July 2026 | 107 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 90 |
| April 2026 | 101 |
| March 2026 | 86 |
| February 2026 | 79 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 120 |
| September 2025 | 89 |
Compared with England and Wales, Lyndon recorded notably more vehicle crime (82% above the national rate), robbery (42% above the national rate) and shoplifting (26% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (74% below) and other theft (41% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 90 to 144 and robbery rose from 20 to 26, while anti-social behaviour fell from 76 to 54 and burglary fell from 47 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 386 | 28.6 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 144 | 10.7 | 8.5 | +60% |
| Vehicle crime | 122 | 9.1 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 6.2 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 4.0 | 15.4 | -29% |
| Public order | 54 | 4.0 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 51 | 3.8 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Burglary | 36 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -23% |
| Robbery | 26 | 1.9 | 1.4 | +30% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.6 | 2.1 | +5% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lyndon; the highest is Bickenhill (194.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Olton (48.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lyndon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olton | 624 | 48.8 | -35% |
| Elmdon | 752 | 50.9 | -32% |
| Silhill | 601 | 56.7 | -25% |
| Bickenhill | 2,655 | 194.5 | +159% |
| Shirley East | 609 | 52.9 | -30% |
| St Alphege | 2,038 | 153.3 | +104% |
| Kingshurst and Fordbridge | 1,556 | 118.1 | +57% |
| Shirley South | 1,464 | 103.4 | +38% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Lyndon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (136).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 136 |
| On or near Parking Area | 80 |
| On or near Winchcombe Road | 54 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 52 |
| On or near Redfern Close | 45 |
| On or near Castle Close | 38 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 31 |
| On or near Burford Close | 27 |
| On or near Winchcombe Close | 23 |
| On or near Coniston Avenue | 22 |
Of the 959 crimes in Lyndon with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 54 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 370 | 38.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 338 | 35.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 7.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 60 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Lyndon has an estimated population of 13,474 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (13%, against 20%), less social housing (12%, against 17%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lyndon average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Lyndon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lyndon a safe place to live?
Lyndon recorded 75.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,014th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Lyndon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 386 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (144).
Is crime in Lyndon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lyndon was up 14% on the year before: 1,013 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 887 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lyndon?
About 13,474 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lyndon?
Lyndon 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.