Total Crime Rate
12.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Walsgrave Drive area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bickenhill , and the 71st lowest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Walsgrave Drive (B92 9PP) in the last 12 months was 12.3 per 1,000 residents and was 93.6% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 11.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Walsgrave Drive (B92 9PP), the main crime hotspot is near Foredrove Lane. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 15 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 | Other theft | Stockwell Rise | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Draycote Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bisbrook Croft | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bisbrook Croft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bisbrook Croft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rouncil Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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