Knowle and Dorridge Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Knowle and Dorridge, 2.9 crimes were reported in November 2025—a rate 60.3% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly 2 crimes occurring in the area, with one reported crime affecting approximately every 343 residents over the course of the month. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (31.6% of total), followed by burglary (17.5%) and vehicle crime (12.3%). These figures align with the area’s character as a built-up residential and commercial district within Solihull, where high streets and retail hubs may contribute to property crime rates. Seasonal factors likely played a role in November’s patterns: dark evenings may have influenced public order offences, while Black Friday shopping could have driven shoplifting, though this category saw a 70% decrease compared to October. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, reflecting the area’s mix of family homes and commuter infrastructure, where interpersonal disputes or late-night activity might contribute. The relatively low overall crime rate compared to the UK average suggests the area’s community policing efforts or residential stability may be effective in mitigating risk, though burglary’s 67% above UK average highlights specific vulnerabilities in property security.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns compared to October. Bicycle theft surged by 100%, rising from 0 to 1 incident—a likely anomaly or isolated event. Concurrently, shoplifting dropped by 70%, decreasing from 10 to 3 reports, possibly reflecting post-Black Friday demand or increased retail security measures. Public order offences also doubled from 0 to 5, potentially linked to Bonfire Night activities or dark evenings increasing social interactions in public spaces. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, though their rate (0.9 per 1,000) was 65% below the UK average, suggesting effective community engagement or policing in this area. Burglary, however, was 67% above the UK average (0.5 vs 0.3 per 1,000), indicating a specific challenge in property crime prevention. Vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) matched the UK average, while criminal damage and arson (0.4 per 1,000) were 25% below, reflecting the area’s lower density of industrial or commercial properties vulnerable to such offences. These variations underscore the need for targeted interventions, such as enhanced lighting in residential areas to deter burglary or increased patrols during seasonal events to manage public order issues.

The crime rate in November 2025 (2.9 per 1,000) represents a 16.4% decrease from October’s 3.5 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in local crime. This decline positions Knowle and Dorridge as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, with its rate 60.3% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in November, a figure that may seem high but is contextually low given the population of 19,557 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 343 residents—a statistic that, while not insignificant, contrasts sharply with the UK’s higher overall rates. This monthly exposure metric highlights that the majority of residents are unlikely to encounter crime personally, though the 67% above-average burglary rate suggests that property owners may face higher risks than the national norm. The area’s population-scaled perspective also indicates that local initiatives—such as community safety partnerships or targeted police deployments—may be contributing to the sustained reduction in crime, even as specific categories like burglary remain elevated. These comparisons reinforce the importance of maintaining current strategies while addressing the area’s unique vulnerabilities.