Total Crime Rate
39.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hargrave Road area has the 19th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Shirley West , and the 289th 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 Hargrave Road (B90 1HL) in the last 12 months was 39.2 per 1,000 residents and was 58.4% lower than the Shirley West average (94.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hargrave Road (B90 1HL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Crown Works Crescent (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Shirley West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hexton Close | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Myton Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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