Total Crime Rate
53.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lode Lane area has the 44th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bickenhill , and the 307th 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 Lode Lane (B91 2HQ) in the last 12 months was 53.2 per 1,000 residents and was 72.1% lower than the Bickenhill average (190.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 26.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lode Lane (B91 2HQ), the main crime hotspot is near Rowlands Crescent. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bickenhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Henley Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Dovecote Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Henley Crescent | Under investigation |
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