Knowle and Dorridge Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Knowle and Dorridge’s crime rate in September 2025 remained at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 52.7% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This continued safety, despite a 23.4% increase from the previous month, reflects the area’s long-standing trend of low crime. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 49.3% of all incidents, though this rate was 34% below the UK average. The dominance of violent crime over property crime—34 violent crimes compared to 26 property crimes—suggests a different dynamic than many urban centres, where property crime often leads. This balance may be influenced by the area’s character as a built-up part of Solihull, with a mix of residential and commercial spaces that likely contribute to the prevalence of violent incidents. Seasonal factors also played a role: as September marks the start of the academic year, the influx of students and the transition to darker evenings may have heightened opportunities for violent crime. Meanwhile, shoplifting and public order offences saw notable declines, linked to increased police patrols or the timing of local events that disrupted typical patterns. These shifts highlight the area’s responsiveness to local conditions, even as it maintains a position significantly safer than the national average.

September 2025 marked a 67% decline in shoplifting, with incidents falling from six to three, a shift likely linked to the start of the academic year and increased police presence in retail areas. Conversely, other crime and other theft both saw significant increases, with other crime rising 400% (from one to five incidents) and other theft doubling (from two to four). These spikes may reflect unseasonal activity or changes in reporting patterns. Burglary also rose by 75%, from four to seven, though this remains below the UK average for the category. Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly half of all crimes (49.3%), a figure 34% lower than the UK average. This mix of increases and decreases underscores the combination of local factors and national trends, with some categories aligning closely with national averages while others deviate significantly.

Knowle and Dorridge’s crime rate in September 2025 rose by 23.4% compared to August 2025, moving from 2.9 to 3.5 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stood at 7.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported each day in September, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime rate. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 283 residents, highlighting the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, showing that the likelihood of being directly affected by crime remains low. The population of 19,557 further contextualises these figures, ensuring that local comparisons are scaled appropriately to the community’s size. The slight upward trend from August may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the transition into autumn and the return of students to local universities, though no definitive causal link is established.