Crime Rates at Wayfield Close, Shirley, Solihull, B90 3HH

Wayfield Close area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Olton , and the 21st highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Wayfield Close (B90 3HH) in the last 12 months was 347.8 per 1,000 residents and was 516.6% higher than the Olton average (56.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 94 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -87.5% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -87.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 55.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 43.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 16.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wayfield Close (B90 3HH), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 151 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.