Total Crime Rate
55.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dove House Lane area has the 35th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Elmdon , and the 295th highest 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 Dove House Lane (B91 2EG) in the last 12 months was 55.8 per 1,000 residents and was 6.4% higher than the Elmdon average (52.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 31.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -13.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 7.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dove House Lane (B91 2EG), the main crime hotspot is near Dursley Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Elmdon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Berkswell Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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