Total Crime Rate
26.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Centenary Drive area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bickenhill , and the 204th 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 Centenary Drive (CV7 7PW) in the last 12 months was 26.8 per 1,000 residents and was 86.0% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Centenary Drive (CV7 7PW), 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 | Fillongley Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Alspath Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alspath Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Whichcote Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Glovers Close | Under investigation |
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