Total Crime Rate
108.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Main Road area has the 30th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bickenhill , and the 136th 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 Main Road (CV7 7NF) in the last 12 months was 108.6 per 1,000 residents and was 43.1% 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 30.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 44.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 6.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Main Road (CV7 7NF), the main crime hotspot is near Alspath Road. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Archery Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Shirley Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alspath Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Alspath Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Glovers Close | Under investigation |
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