Crime in Knowle and Dorridge: statistics, rates and trends
746 crimes were recorded in Knowle and Dorridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Knowle and Dorridge
- Questions about crime in Knowle and Dorridge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (291), vehicle crime (88) and criminal damage and arson (81) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,308th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Knowle and Dorridge | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 746 | 19,471 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.1 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 19,599 | 221,242 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Knowle and Dorridge of any year here (746 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 746 | 38.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 815 | 41.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 809 | 41.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,024 | 52.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,050 | 53.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 900 | 45.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 834 | 42.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 779 | 39.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 901 | 46.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (91% below) and shoplifting (70% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 30 to 49 and criminal damage and arson rose from 55 to 81, while shoplifting fell from 148 to 49 and anti-social behaviour fell from 49 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 291 | 14.8 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 88 | 4.5 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +47% |
| Burglary | 62 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -2% |
| Public order | 55 | 2.8 | 6.7 | +45% |
| Other theft | 49 | 2.5 | 6.4 | +63% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 2.5 | 8.5 | -67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 1.4 | 15.4 | -45% |
| Other crime | 18 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Knowle and Dorridge.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Knowle and Dorridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull | 8,679 | 80.3 | +111% |
| Balsall Common | 352 | 42.5 | +12% |
| Hollywood | 239 | 39.5 | +4% |
| Kenilworth | 1,155 | 51.8 | +36% |
| Birmingham | 147,772 | 128.4 | +237% |
| Coleshill (North Warwickshire) | 636 | 88.3 | +132% |
| Redditch | 7,030 | 93.0 | +144% |
| Studley | 413 | 65.1 | +71% |
Of the 2 areas within Knowle and Dorridge, Knowle had the highest crime rate (41.1 per 1,000) and Dorridge and Hockley Heath the lowest (35.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle | Neighbourhood | 9,713 | 399 | 41.1 |
| Dorridge and Hockley Heath | Neighbourhood | 11,529 | 412 | 35.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Knowle and Dorridge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (80).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 80 |
| On or near Forest Road | 53 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 44 |
| On or near Lodge Croft | 26 |
| On or near Clifford Road | 22 |
| On or near Poplar Road | 19 |
| On or near Warwick Road | 19 |
| On or near High Street | 18 |
| On or near Station Road | 16 |
| On or near St Lawrence Close | 13 |
Of the 719 crimes in Knowle and Dorridge with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 27 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 289 | 40.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 268 | 37.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Knowle and Dorridge has an estimated population of 19,599 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.2%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.3%, against 23.3%) and more retired residents (33%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Knowle and Dorridge average decile 9.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Knowle and Dorridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Knowle and Dorridge a safe place to live?
Knowle and Dorridge recorded 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,308th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Knowle and Dorridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 291 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (88).
Is crime in Knowle and Dorridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Knowle and Dorridge was down 8% on the year before: 746 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 815 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Knowle and Dorridge?
About 19,599 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Knowle and Dorridge?
Knowle and Dorridge 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.