Crime in Meriden, Solihull: statistics, rates and trends
622 crimes were recorded in Meriden, Solihull in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Meriden, Solihull
- Questions about crime in Meriden, Solihull
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (240), shoplifting (72) and vehicle crime (72) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,177th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Meriden, Solihull | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 622 | 19,471 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.5 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 13,381 | 221,242 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Meriden, Solihull of any year here (622 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 622 | 46.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 631 | 47.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 748 | 55.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 825 | 61.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 884 | 66.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 810 | 60.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 768 | 57.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 741 | 55.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 728 | 54.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 58 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (89% below) and other theft (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 28 to 45 and shoplifting rose from 45 to 72, while anti-social behaviour fell from 56 to 22 and burglary fell from 48 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 240 | 17.9 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 5.4 | 8.5 | +60% |
| Vehicle crime | 72 | 5.4 | 5.0 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Public order | 45 | 3.4 | 6.7 | +61% |
| Other theft | 39 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Burglary | 35 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 1.6 | 15.4 | -61% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Meriden, Solihull; the highest is Bickenhill (194.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Dorridge and Hockley Heath (35.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Meriden, Solihull |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle | 399 | 41.1 | -12% |
| Dorridge and Hockley Heath | 412 | 35.7 | -23% |
| Bickenhill | 2,655 | 194.5 | +318% |
| Silhill | 601 | 56.7 | +22% |
| Elmdon | 752 | 50.9 | +9% |
| St Alphege | 2,038 | 153.3 | +230% |
| Chelmsley Wood | 2,380 | 169.0 | +264% |
| Lyndon | 1,013 | 75.2 | +62% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Meriden, Solihull over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (84).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 84 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 35 |
| On or near Supermarket | 31 |
| On or near Kenilworth Road | 25 |
| On or near Fairfield Rise | 18 |
| On or near Showell Lane | 14 |
| On or near Winspear Close | 14 |
| On or near Alspath Road | 13 |
| On or near Shirley Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Arden Close | 12 |
Of the 600 crimes in Meriden, Solihull with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 22 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 257 | 42.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 215 | 35.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Meriden, Solihull has an estimated population of 13,381 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.0%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.9%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Meriden, Solihull average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Meriden, Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Meriden, Solihull a safe place to live?
Meriden, Solihull recorded 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,177th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Meriden, Solihull?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 240 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (72).
Is crime in Meriden, Solihull going up or down?
Recorded crime in Meriden, Solihull was down 1% on the year before: 622 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 631 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Meriden, Solihull?
About 13,381 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Meriden, Solihull?
Meriden, 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.