Total Crime Rate
151.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Laurels Crescent area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Meriden , and the 78th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Laurels Crescent (CV7 7ED) in the last 12 months was 151.3 per 1,000 residents and was 230.5% higher than the Meriden average (45.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -72.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 28.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Laurels Crescent (CV7 7ED), the main crime hotspot is near Gipsy Lane. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Gipsy Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gipsy Lane | Under investigation |
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