Total Crime Rate
21.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Watson Way area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Meriden , and the 166th 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 Watson Way (CV7 7RN) in the last 12 months was 21.9 per 1,000 residents and was 52.2% lower than the Meriden average (45.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 4.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Watson Way (CV7 7RN), the main crime hotspot is near Truggist Lane. Police recorded 8 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 | Bicycle theft | Green Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Truggist Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Truggist Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Meadow Rise | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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