Knowle and Dorridge Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Knowle and Dorridge’s crime rate in January 2026 stood at 2.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure 67.6% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This marked contrast with national trends highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile, a pattern consistent with its character as a built-up area within Solihull, where residential density and community engagement may contribute to reduced incidents. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.1% of all reported incidents, followed by vehicle crime and shoplifting (each 11.9%). These figures suggest a mix of personal safety concerns and property-related issues, though both categories remain significantly below UK averages. Seasonal factors likely influenced the data: January, a post-holiday month with shorter days and reduced retail footfall, may have dampened opportunities for shoplifting and public order offences. However, the persistence of violence and sexual offences, despite being 68% below the UK average, indicates ongoing challenges in addressing interpersonal crime. The low overall rate, combined with the area’s urban structure, suggests that local policing strategies and community initiatives may be effectively mitigating risks, though targeted efforts to address specific categories like violence could further improve outcomes.

January 2026 saw stark shifts in crime patterns, with robbery and theft from the person each doubling compared to December, reflecting a 100% increase. This surge, though still rare (just two incidents total), contrasts with a 75% drop in public order offences, which fell from four to one. The decline in public order crimes aligns with the post-holiday lull in festive-related disturbances, though the rise in robbery may hint at evolving tactics by offenders, possibly exploiting reduced visibility during shorter winter days. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common category, fell by 36% from December’s 25 to 16 incidents, a drop that could reflect seasonal factors or improved community policing. Vehicle crime and shoplifting both remained 47% and 58% below UK averages, respectively, underscoring the area’s continued success in curbing property-related crimes. For residents, the doubling of robbery incidents—though statistically minor—may warrant heightened vigilance in high-traffic areas, particularly during evening hours when visibility is limited.

Knowle and Dorridge’s crime rate in January 2026 dropped by 35.2% compared to December’s 3.3 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline that positions the area as one of the UK’s safest built-up regions. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 466 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low by national standards. Daily, the area saw an average of one crime per day, a figure that, while not negligible, is far below the UK’s average of approximately 2.2 crimes per day per 1,000 residents. This context places Knowle and Dorridge in a category of areas where crime is both infrequent and highly contained, though the doubling of robbery incidents suggests that even small shifts can have noticeable impacts on perceived safety. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the area’s modest size (19,557 residents), its crime statistics are low, indicating a combination of effective local policing, strong community cohesion, and urban planning that minimises opportunities for crime. These factors collectively create a safety profile that contrasts sharply with larger, more densely populated urban centres across the UK.