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Crime in Dorridge

Dorridge had 185 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 46 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 21st of 26 Solihull areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 45% below the middle Solihull area. Crime was down 3% on the three months before.

B93, Solihull · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Dorridge

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46crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
21 of 26Solihull rank1st is the highest rate
-3%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common63 in 3 months

Month by month

61 Mar 59 Apr 71 May 60 Jun 61 Jul 64 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6334%
public order2514%
vehicle crime179%
criminal damage169%
anti-social behaviour158%
shoplifting158%
theft158%
burglary74%

Dorridge against Solihull

TypeDorridge per 1,000Middle Solihull areaChange
Violence15.728.3▼ 9%
Burglary1.74.1▼ 70%
Vehicle crime4.29▼ 35%
Anti-social behaviour3.73.4–
Theft and robbery5.28.2▲ 24%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Cheswick Green80▲ 13%
Hockley Heath56.5▲ 5%
Knowle46.4▲ 8%
Dorridge46▼ 3%
Monkspath43.2▼ 4%
Bentley Heath26.8▲ 7%
Kingswood9.8–
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 Dorridge a safe area?

Dorridge had about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 21 of 26 Solihull areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Dorridge?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (63), followed by public order (25) and vehicle crime (17).