Total Crime Rate
52.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
18.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Hidcote Grove area has the 45th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bickenhill , and the 301st highest crime rate of 671 local areas in Solihull .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hidcote Grove (B37 7BE) in the last 12 months was 52.2 per 1,000 residents and was 73.9% lower than the Bickenhill average (199.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hidcote Grove (B37 7BE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Ivy Lodge Close, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Moat House Lane (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bickenhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Aylesford Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Hidcote Grove | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | Ivy Lodge Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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