Crime in Silhill: statistics, rates and trends
601 crimes were recorded in Silhill in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 21% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (230), criminal damage and arson (59) and vehicle crime (57) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,743rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Silhill | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 601 | 19,471 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.7 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,599 | 221,242 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Silhill peaked in the year to August 2022 (701 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (496). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 601 | 56.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 496 | 46.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 517 | 48.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 529 | 49.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 701 | 66.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 694 | 65.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 616 | 58.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 639 | 60.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 586 | 55.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 52 |
| July 2026 | 55 |
| June 2026 | 56 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
Compared with England and Wales, Silhill recorded notably more burglary (35% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (86% below) and shoplifting (41% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 27 to 53 and criminal damage and arson rose from 34 to 59, while anti-social behaviour fell from 35 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 230 | 21.7 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +74% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 5.4 | 5.0 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 5.0 | 8.5 | +96% |
| Burglary | 51 | 4.8 | 3.6 | +2% |
| Other theft | 44 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Public order | 44 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 2.1 | 15.4 | -37% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Silhill; the highest is Bickenhill (194.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Knowle, Solihull (41.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Silhill |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Alphege | 2,038 | 153.3 | +170% |
| Elmdon | 752 | 50.9 | -10% |
| Olton | 624 | 48.8 | -14% |
| Shirley East | 609 | 52.9 | -7% |
| Lyndon | 1,013 | 75.2 | +33% |
| Shirley South | 1,464 | 103.4 | +82% |
| Knowle | 399 | 41.1 | -28% |
| Bickenhill | 2,655 | 194.5 | +243% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Silhill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lighthorne Road” (50).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lighthorne Road | 50 |
| On or near Solihull Bypass | 48 |
| On or near Hospital | 31 |
| On or near Marsham Court Road | 31 |
| On or near Touchwood Hall Close | 25 |
| On or near Shustoke Road | 24 |
| On or near Hermitage Road | 22 |
| On or near Melford Hall Road | 21 |
| On or near Union Road | 20 |
| On or near Bourne Close | 19 |
Of the 579 crimes in Silhill with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% 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 | 230 | 39.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 227 | 39.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Silhill has an estimated population of 10,599 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.4%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (31%, against 22%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Silhill average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Silhill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Silhill a safe place to live?
Silhill recorded 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,743rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Silhill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 230 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (59).
Is crime in Silhill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Silhill was up 21% on the year before: 601 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 496 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Silhill?
About 10,599 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Silhill?
Silhill 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.