Total Crime Rate
14.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kelsey Lane area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Meriden , and the 99th 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 Kelsey Lane (CV7 7GR) in the last 12 months was 14.6 per 1,000 residents and was 68.2% lower than the Meriden average (45.8 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 4.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kelsey Lane (CV7 7GR), the main crime hotspot is near Drovers Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Drovers Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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