Total Crime Rate
20.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wolverton Road area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bickenhill , and the 148th 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 Wolverton Road (B37 7XJ) in the last 12 months was 20.1 per 1,000 residents and was 89.5% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wolverton Road (B37 7XJ), the main crime hotspot is near The Greenway. Police recorded 8 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 | Other theft | The Greenway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Greenway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Elmdon Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hidcote Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Digby Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Barns Mews | Under investigation |
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