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Crime in Meriden

Meriden had 38 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 84.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 26 Solihull areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Solihull area. Crime was up 19% on the three months before.

CV7, Solihull · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Meriden

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84.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 26Solihull rank1st is the highest rate
+19%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common17 in 3 months

Month by month

13 Mar 12 Apr 7 May 11 Jun 13 Jul 14 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Meriden. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1745%
vehicle crime718%
criminal damage513%
theft411%
public order38%
weapons13%
burglary13%

Meriden against Solihull

TypeMeriden per 1,000Middle Solihull areaChange
Violence37.728.3▲ 42%
Burglary2.24.1–
Vehicle crime15.59–
Anti-social behaviour03.4–
Theft and robbery8.98.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Meriden84.2▲ 19%
Eastern Green77.3▲ 26%
Mount Nod49.6▲ 7%
Balsall Common42.6▼ 5%
Hampton-in-Arden33.2▼ 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 Meriden a safe area?

Meriden had about 84.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 26 Solihull areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Meriden?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (17), followed by vehicle crime (7) and criminal damage (5).