Knowle and Dorridge Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 marked a combination of stability and change in Knowle and Dorridge's crime profile. The area's overall crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents remained 57.8% below the UK average, a figure that underscores its comparative safety despite a 23.7% month-on-month increase. This rise, while notable, does not shift the area's position relative to national benchmarks. Violent crimes dominated the landscape, accounting for 46.2% of all incidents, with violence and sexual offences representing the single largest category. This proportion aligns with the area's character as a built-up district within Solihull, where residential density and community interactions may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these patterns, as February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have influenced both the persistence of violent incidents and the reduction in shoplifting. Property crimes, while less prevalent than violent offences, showed a mixed picture: burglary and vehicle crime remained significantly below UK averages, while public order offences surged dramatically. This divergence suggests that different aspects of the area's social fabric—ranging from community policing effectiveness to local event calendars—interact in complex ways to shape crime trends. The 57.8% gap from the UK average highlights the area's unique position, where urban proximity meets suburban tranquillity, creating a crime profile that differs from both major cities and rural districts.

February 2026 saw a dramatic 600% increase in public order offences, rising from one to seven incidents. This sharp rise may partly reflect seasonal patterns, as winter months often see heightened tensions in public spaces. Concurrently, shoplifting and other theft offences fell sharply, with shoplifting dropping by 80% and other theft declining by two-thirds. These decreases could align with reduced foot traffic during the winter lull, a common trend in retail-heavy areas. Violent crimes accounted for 46.2% of all incidents, significantly outpacing the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained 78% below the UK rate, suggesting effective local measures or community dynamics that mitigate such incidents. The 125% increase in criminal damage and arson may warrant closer attention, though the small absolute numbers (from four to nine) indicate this remains a rare but growing concern.

Knowle and Dorridge's crime rate in February 2026 rose by 23.7% compared to January, reaching 2.7 per 1,000 residents from 2.2 per 1,000. While this marks an upward trend, the area remains 57.8% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. Daily crime activity averaged two incidents per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 376 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in the area, even as the rate increased. The population context reveals that, despite the rise, the number of crimes reported remains proportionally small given the area's 19,557 residents. This suggests that while local factors may have contributed to the increase, the overall crime picture remains distinct from national trends.