Total Crime Rate
57.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chestnut Drive area has the 14th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Castle Bromwich , and the 284th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Chestnut Drive (B36 9BH) in the last 12 months was 57.6 per 1,000 residents and was 38.0% lower than the Castle Bromwich average (92.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 20.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chestnut Drive (B36 9BH), the main crime hotspot is near Hernefield Road. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Castle Bromwich| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Oaks | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kyter Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | New Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | New Street | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shopton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | New Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Ringmere Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Ringmere Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | New Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | New Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hernefield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hernefield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hernefield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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