Total Crime Rate
38.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gillows Croft area has the 42nd highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Blythe , and the 283rd 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 Gillows Croft (B90 4UH) in the last 12 months was 38.3 per 1,000 residents and was 31.8% lower than the Blythe average (56.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gillows Croft (B90 4UH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Burnthurst Crescent, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Whitemoor Drive (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Blythe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Kitebrook Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Whitemoor Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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