Crime Rates at Penrith Grove, Birmingham, B37 7UD

Penrith Grove area has the 49th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bickenhill , and the 237th highest 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 Penrith Grove (B37 7UD) in the last 12 months was 69.3 per 1,000 residents and was 63.7% lower than the Bickenhill average (190.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -87.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 48.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Penrith Grove (B37 7UD), the main crime hotspot is near Frensham Close. Police recorded 67 crimes here, including 44 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.