Total Crime Rate
23.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
20.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Dengate Drive area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Meriden , and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 671 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 Dengate Drive (CV7 7UL) in the last 12 months was 23.4 per 1,000 residents and was 48.1% lower than the Meriden average (45.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violent crimes ( -12.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 20.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dengate Drive (CV7 7UL), the main crime hotspot is near Ashley Way. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Meriden| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Glebe Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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