Balsall Common Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Balsall Common’s crime profile in February 2026 reveals a strikingly low overall rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 51.6% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national trends, a position reinforced by the dominance of property crimes over violent ones. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.5% of all reported incidents, a share that remains 48% below the UK average for this category. The prevalence of property crimes—specifically criminal damage and arson (19.2% of total incidents)—highlights a localised imbalance, with this category 30% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000). This discrepancy may be influenced by the area’s built-up character within Solihull, where older infrastructure or transient populations could contribute to targeted vandalism. Seasonal factors likely play a role in the crime mix, as February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may reduce opportunities for violent encounters while leaving property crimes more susceptible to opportunistic acts. The relatively low rate of violent crime—particularly a 33.3% decrease from the previous month—suggests that the area’s compact, residential nature may limit the scope for such incidents. However, the 150% increase in criminal damage and arson raises questions about localized factors. The overall picture illustrates a community where property crimes are more prominent, but the absence of significant violent crime aligns with the area’s character as a largely residential, low-density built-up zone.

February 2026 saw a marked shift in crime patterns, with property crimes accounting for 50% of total incidents, compared to 38.5% for violent crimes. This balance may reflect seasonal factors, as February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull could reduce opportunities for violent encounters while leaving property crimes more susceptible to targeted incidents. The most significant change was a 150% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from two to five incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), may indicate localized issues such as vandalism or arson linked to abandoned properties. Conversely, violent crimes fell by 33.3% (from 15 to 10), a drop that aligns with the UK average for this category (2.3 per 1,000) and suggests a reduction in incidents likely tied to the winter months’ lower social interaction. Shoplifting also rose by 100%, from one to two incidents, a figure that remains 66% below the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), indicating that while retail crime is present, it is not a dominant concern here.

Balsall Common’s February 2026 crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents marked a 13.3% decrease from the previous month’s 3.6 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 319 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime in a way that aligns with the area’s population of 8,281. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day across 28 days, a rate that, while low, remains a local metric without UK-wide comparison data. This daily frequency underscores the relatively sparse nature of crime in Balsall Common compared to larger urban centres, where higher population densities often correlate with more frequent incidents. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the likelihood of an individual encountering crime is significantly lower here than in areas with higher rates, a factor that may partly explain the area’s appeal as a place to live. However, the slight increase in criminal damage and arson (+150%) raises questions about localized factors that could be influencing this category, though no direct causal link is established.