Knowle and Dorridge Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Knowle and Dorridge, accounting for 43.4% of all reported crimes in June 2024. This built-up area within Solihull records a crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure 67.1% below the UK average of 8.2. The data illustrates a stark contrast to national trends, with violent crime far outweighing property crime, which constitutes just 34% of the total. The seasonal context of June—longer days and the start of summer—likely contributes to patterns in violent crime, as outdoor activity increases and public spaces become more populated. While shoplifting and public order offences remain concerns, their rates are 68% and 51% below UK averages respectively. The area’s relatively low crime rate may reflect a combination of community cohesion, effective policing, and the characteristics of a suburban environment with limited high-density commercial zones. However, the prominence of violence underscores the need for targeted interventions in public spaces. The breakdown shows that 23 incidents of violence and sexual offences occurred, compared to 18 property crimes, highlighting the urgency of addressing interpersonal conflict and ensuring safety in communal areas. This pattern is consistent with other suburban areas where social interactions in shared spaces can amplify risks of violent encounters.

June 2024 saw a 200% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 1 to 3 cases—a significant spike compared to the UK average rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents. This jump contrasts sharply with a 71.4% decline in vehicle crime, which dropped from 14 to 4, aligning with the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. The data also reveals a 25% increase in public order offences, suggesting heightened tensions or disruptions during the summer months. Robbery rates in Knowle and Dorridge are 100% above the UK average, raising questions about localized factors such as increased foot traffic in retail areas or unmet demand for security measures. Meanwhile, possession of weapons fell by 75%, from 4 to 1, a marked improvement that may reflect ongoing efforts to reduce weapons-related crime. The crime mix shifted slightly, with violent offences remaining dominant but property crime declining as a proportion of total incidents. These trends highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns and the importance of monitoring specific categories that deviate from national benchmarks.

Knowle and Dorridge’s crime rate in June 2024 (2.7 per 1,000) represents a 23.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.5, indicating a measurable improvement in public safety. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime occurring for every 369 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of the scale of crime relative to the population of 19,557 residents. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the comparison reveals the significance of localized factors. For instance, the area’s robbery rate (0.2 per 1,000) is double the UK average, yet its vehicle crime rate (0.2 per 1,000) is below the national figure of 0.5. This disparity suggests that while certain crime types are effectively managed, others require targeted strategies. The contrast between the 75% drop in weapon possession and the 200% rise in robbery also underscores the need for tailored policing approaches. Residents may find the 1-in-369 monthly exposure rate useful for contextualizing the likelihood of encountering crime, though this figure remains significantly lower than the UK average of 1-in-123.