Total Crime Rate
155.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Stratford Road area has the 8th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Alphege , and the 75th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Stratford Road (B90 4BQ) in the last 12 months was 155.2 per 1,000 residents and was 28.8% higher than the St Alphege average (120.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 29 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 39 (≈ 74.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Stratford Road (B90 4BQ), the main crime hotspot is near Webster Avenue. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Webster Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Webster Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Webster Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brownley Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brownley Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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