Crime Rates at Westcote Close, Solihull, B92 8PL

Westcote Close area has the 13th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Elmdon , and the 117th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .

At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Westcote Close (B92 8PL) in the last 12 months was 124.6 per 1,000 residents and was 137.6% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 49.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 77.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Westcote Close (B92 8PL), the main crime hotspot is near Redfern Close. Police recorded 50 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.