Crime in Knowle and Dorridge: statistics, rates and trends
735 crimes were recorded in Knowle and Dorridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Knowle and Dorridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Knowle and Dorridge
- Types of crime in Knowle and Dorridge
- Knowle and Dorridge compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Knowle and Dorridge
- Streets with the most crime in Knowle and Dorridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Knowle and Dorridge
- Population and deprivation in Knowle and Dorridge
- Questions about crime in Knowle and Dorridge
- About this data
735 crimes were recorded in Knowle and Dorridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 292 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Knowle and Dorridge has the 1,330th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Knowle and Dorridge | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 735 | 19,245 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.5 | 87.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,599 | 221,242 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Knowle and Dorridge was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,046 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (735). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 735 | 37.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 810 | 41.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 847 | 43.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,046 | 53.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,026 | 52.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 867 | 44.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 856 | 43.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 785 | 40.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 921 | 47.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
| August 2025 | 56 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Knowle and Dorridge 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 other theft (+66%) and criminal damage and arson (+55%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-68%) and anti-social behaviour (-52%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 292 | 14.9 | 0.44 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 87 | 4.4 | 0.90 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 4.0 | 0.59 | +55% |
| Burglary | 62 | 3.2 | 0.89 | +2% |
| Public order | 49 | 2.5 | 0.38 | +36% |
| Other theft | 48 | 2.4 | 0.38 | +66% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 2.4 | 0.29 | -68% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 1.4 | 0.09 | -52% |
| Other crime | 16 | 0.8 | 0.39 | +7% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.5 | 0.34 | -18% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.4 | 0.11 | +17% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -45% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.25 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Knowle and Dorridge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Knowle and Dorridge recorded 292 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 39.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Knowle and Dorridge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Knowle and Dorridge recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Knowle and Dorridge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Knowle and Dorridge recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Knowle and Dorridge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Knowle and Dorridge recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Knowle and Dorridge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Knowle and Dorridge recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Knowle and Dorridge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Knowle and Dorridge recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 66% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Knowle and Dorridge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Knowle and Dorridge recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Knowle and Dorridge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Knowle and Dorridge recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Knowle and Dorridge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Knowle and Dorridge recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Knowle and Dorridge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Knowle and Dorridge recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Knowle and Dorridge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Knowle and Dorridge recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Knowle and Dorridge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Knowle and Dorridge recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Knowle and Dorridge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Knowle and Dorridge recorded 4 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 down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Knowle and Dorridge
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Knowle and Dorridge recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Knowle and Dorridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Knowle and Dorridge.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Knowle and Dorridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull | 8,544 | 79.1 | +111% |
| Balsall Common | 348 | 42.0 | +12% |
| Hollywood | 260 | 43.0 | +15% |
| Kenilworth | 1,167 | 52.3 | +40% |
| Birmingham | 147,777 | 128.4 | +242% |
| Coleshill (North Warwickshire) | 659 | 91.5 | +144% |
| Redditch | 6,881 | 91.0 | +143% |
| Studley | 434 | 68.4 | +82% |
2 areas within Knowle and Dorridge, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Knowle had the highest rate (39.7 per 1,000) and Dorridge and Hockley Heath the lowest (35.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle | Neighbourhood | 9,713 | 386 | 39.7 |
| Dorridge and Hockley Heath | Neighbourhood | 11,529 | 414 | 35.9 |
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 and Dorridge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 68 |
| On or near Forest Road | 57 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 37 |
| On or near Lodge Croft | 28 |
| On or near Clifford Road | 20 |
| On or near High Street | 20 |
| On or near Warwick Road | 19 |
| On or near Poplar Road | 18 |
| On or near Station Road | 17 |
| On or near St Lawrence Close | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Knowle and Dorridge 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 | 289 | 39.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 273 | 37.1% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 7.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 4.5% |
| Not recorded | 27 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Knowle and Dorridge has an estimated population of 19,599. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Knowle and Dorridge sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Knowle and Dorridge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.0% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 |
Is Knowle and Dorridge a safe place to live?
Knowle and Dorridge recorded 37.5 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 and Dorridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 292 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (87).
Is crime in Knowle and Dorridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Knowle and Dorridge was down 9% on the year before: 735 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 810 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Knowle and Dorridge?
Knowle and Dorridge 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 and Dorridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.