Total Crime Rate
29.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Arden Vale Road area has the 30th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Dorridge and Hockley Heath , and the 225th 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 Arden Vale Road (B93 9NW) in the last 12 months was 29.0 per 1,000 residents and was 31.3% lower than the Dorridge and Hockley Heath average (42.2 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 19.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Arden Vale Road (B93 9NW), the main crime hotspot is near Warwick Road. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dorridge and Hockley Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Blackdown Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chantry Heath Crescent | Under investigation |
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