Crime in Meriden, Solihull: statistics, rates and trends
608 crimes were recorded in Meriden, Solihull in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Meriden, Solihull at a glance
- Crime trends in Meriden, Solihull
- Types of crime in Meriden, Solihull
- Meriden, Solihull compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Meriden, Solihull
- What happened after crimes were reported in Meriden, Solihull
- Population and deprivation in Meriden, Solihull
- Questions about crime in Meriden, Solihull
- About this data
608 crimes were recorded in Meriden, Solihull in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 230 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Meriden, Solihull has the 3,231st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Meriden, Solihull | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 608 | 19,245 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.4 | 87.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,381 | 221,242 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Meriden, Solihull was highest in the year to July 2022 (856 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (608). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 608 | 45.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 638 | 47.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 772 | 57.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 848 | 63.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 856 | 64.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 809 | 60.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 766 | 57.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 735 | 54.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 746 | 55.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 65 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Meriden, 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 shoplifting (+53%) and public order (+40%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-58%) and vehicle crime (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 230 | 17.2 | 0.50 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 73 | 5.5 | 1.11 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 5.2 | 0.62 | +53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 3.3 | 0.48 | -12% |
| Public order | 42 | 3.1 | 0.47 | +40% |
| Burglary | 38 | 2.8 | 0.80 | -17% |
| Other theft | 38 | 2.8 | 0.44 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 1.7 | 0.11 | -58% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.6 | 0.78 | +47% |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.9 | 0.27 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.7 | 0.77 | +43% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.28 | +400% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Meriden, Solihull
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Meriden, Solihull recorded 230 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 37.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Meriden, Solihull
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Meriden, Solihull recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Meriden, Solihull
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Meriden, Solihull recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Meriden, Solihull
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Meriden, Solihull recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Meriden, Solihull
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Meriden, Solihull recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Meriden, Solihull
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Meriden, Solihull recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Meriden, Solihull
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Meriden, Solihull recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Meriden, Solihull
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Meriden, Solihull recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Meriden, Solihull
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Meriden, Solihull recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Meriden, Solihull
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Meriden, Solihull recorded 12 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 14% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Meriden, Solihull
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Meriden, Solihull recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Meriden, Solihull
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Meriden, Solihull recorded 5 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 up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Meriden, Solihull
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Meriden, Solihull recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Meriden, Solihull
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Meriden, Solihull recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Meriden, Solihull, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Meriden, Solihull.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Meriden, Solihull |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle | 386 | 39.7 | -13% |
| Dorridge and Hockley Heath | 414 | 35.9 | -21% |
| Bickenhill | 2,686 | 196.7 | +333% |
| Silhill | 588 | 55.5 | +22% |
| Elmdon | 761 | 51.5 | +13% |
| St Alphege | 1,992 | 149.8 | +230% |
| Chelmsley Wood | 2,328 | 165.3 | +264% |
| Lyndon | 993 | 73.7 | +62% |
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 Meriden, Solihull over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 79 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near Supermarket | 32 |
| On or near Kenilworth Road | 25 |
| On or near Fairfield Rise | 20 |
| On or near Showell Lane | 17 |
| On or near Arden Close | 13 |
| On or near Shirley Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Winspear Close | 13 |
| On or near Alspath Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Meriden, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 248 | 40.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 208 | 34.2% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 7.6% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 3.9% |
| Not recorded | 23 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Meriden, Solihull has an estimated population of 13,381. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Meriden, Solihull sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Meriden, Solihull |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.0% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Meriden, Solihull a safe place to live?
Meriden, Solihull recorded 45.4 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 Meriden, Solihull?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 230 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (73).
Is crime in Meriden, Solihull going up or down?
Recorded crime in Meriden, Solihull was down 5% on the year before: 608 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 638 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Meriden, Solihull?
Meriden, 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 Meriden, Solihull. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.