Total Crime Rate
24.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mowe Croft area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bickenhill , and the 187th lowest crime rate of 675 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 Mowe Croft (B37 7EN) in the last 12 months was 24.5 per 1,000 residents and was 87.1% lower than the Bickenhill average (190.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 32.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mowe Croft (B37 7EN), the main crime hotspot is near Ivy Lodge Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bickenhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Elmdon Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Barns Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hidcote Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Ivy Lodge Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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