Total Crime Rate
12.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oberon Drive area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Shirley South , and the 66th lowest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Oberon Drive (B90 2NU) in the last 12 months was 12.1 per 1,000 residents and was 85.2% lower than the Shirley South average (81.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oberon Drive (B90 2NU), the main crime hotspot is near Grenville Road. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Shirley South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shirley Park Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Grenville Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hurdis Road | Awaiting court outcome |
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