Safest Areas in Solihull 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, Dorridge (B93) recorded the lowest crime rate in Solihull, with 51 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Chelmsley Wood (B37) recorded 403 crimes in the same period — more than 7x the crime count of the safest area. The 7 postcode areas analysed in Solihull span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
Violence & sexual offences
51
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
112
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
146
crimes
4
Shoplifting
236
crimes
5
Violence & sexual offences
240
crimes
6
Violence & sexual offences
270
crimes
7
Violence & sexual offences
403
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Violence & sexual offences
403
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
270
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
240
crimes
4
Shoplifting
236
crimes
5
Violence & sexual offences
146
crimes
6
Violence & sexual offences
112
crimes
7
Violence & sexual offences
51
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Solihull?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Dorridge (B93) is the safest area in Solihull, recording 51 crimes — 75% fewer than the average across the 7 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Solihull?

Chelmsley Wood (B37) recorded the most crime in Solihull in April 2026, with 403 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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