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Crime in Balsall Common

Balsall Common had 88 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 42.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 23rd of 26 Solihull areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 49% below the middle Solihull area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

CV7, Solihull · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Balsall Common

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42.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
23 of 26Solihull rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common29 in 3 months

Month by month

36 Mar 29 Apr 28 May 33 Jun 33 Jul 22 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Balsall Common. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2933%
shoplifting2225%
public order89%
anti-social behaviour67%
theft67%
burglary67%
criminal damage56%
vehicle crime45%

Balsall Common against Solihull

TypeBalsall Common per 1,000Middle Solihull areaChange
Violence1428.3▲ 4%
Burglary2.94.1–
Vehicle crime1.99▼ 64%
Anti-social behaviour2.93.4–
Theft and robbery2.98.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Tile Hill179.2▲ 13%
Canley98.8▼ 2%
Westwood Heath94.1▼ 32%
Meriden84.2▲ 19%
Eastern Green77.3▲ 26%
Balsall Common42.6▼ 5%
See every Solihull area ranked on the crime in Solihull page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Balsall Common a safe area?

Balsall Common had about 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 23 of 26 Solihull areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Balsall Common?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (29), followed by shoplifting (22) and public order (8).