Balsall Common Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Balsall Common, a built-up area within Solihull, recorded a crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 in April 2025, placing it 51.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance underscores the area's continued safety compared to national benchmarks, though the data reveals a nuanced picture of crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 25.8% of total incidents, followed by vehicle crime (16.1%) and burglary (9.7%). These figures align with the area's character as a relatively low-density residential and commercial zone, where vehicle crime may be influenced by local traffic flows and seasonal outdoor activity. The Easter period in April, marked by warmer spring weather and increased foot traffic, likely contributed to the 100% increase in vehicle crime compared to March, though this remains significantly below the UK average for the category. Meanwhile, the 62% gap between Balsall Common's violence rate and the UK average suggests a broader trend of lower violent crime in this area, potentially linked to its suburban layout and community-focused environment. The seasonal context of April—characterised by school holidays and Easter events—may have also influenced anti-social behaviour, which fell by 75% compared to March, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this connection.

April 2025 marked a 100% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 0 to 5 incidents—a significant jump that may reflect seasonal changes in traffic patterns or increased outdoor activity during spring. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 75%, declining from 8 to 2 incidents, suggesting a possible reduction in public disturbances during the Easter period. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 11.1%, from 9 to 8, though this remains 62% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The rate for violence and sexual offences in Balsall Common (1.0 per 1,000) is 62% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 58% increase in vehicle crime compared to the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. These shifts highlight a mixed picture: while some categories saw marked improvements, others reflect potential vulnerabilities tied to local conditions such as increased vehicle movement in the area.

Balsall Common's crime rate in April 2025 rose 19.1% compared to March's 3.1 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. On average, one crime was reported per day during the month, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents relative to the area's population of 8,281. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 267 residents, underscoring the relatively low exposure to crime in this built-up area. This monthly aggregate highlights that the increase in crime is modest in absolute terms, with the total number of crimes (31) remaining well below the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a significantly lower risk of experiencing crime compared to the national average, with the area's overall rate remaining 51.9% below the UK figure. While the 19.1% increase from March may raise questions, the underlying numbers suggest that the area continues to maintain a safer profile than the majority of UK locations.