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Crime in Smith's Wood

Smith's Wood had 475 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 117.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 26 Solihull areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 40% above the middle Solihull area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

B36, Solihull · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Smith's Wood

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117.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 26Solihull rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common208 in 3 months

Month by month

164 Mar 133 Apr 121 May 165 Jun 161 Jul 149 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Smith's Wood. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence20844%
criminal damage4810%
shoplifting459%
vehicle crime378%
theft317%
public order306%
burglary194%
weapons174%

Smith's Wood against Solihull

TypeSmith's Wood per 1,000Middle Solihull areaChange
Violence51.528.3▲ 9%
Burglary4.74.1▲ 58%
Vehicle crime9.29▼ 10%
Anti-social behaviour23.4▼ 53%
Theft and robbery11.48.2▲ 59%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Chelmsley Wood148.7▲ 7%
Kitts Green147.6▲ 16%
Shard End129.3▲ 16%
Castle Bromwich123.1▲ 20%
Smith's Wood117.7▲ 14%
Kingshurst113.7▲ 1%
Water Orton50.8▼ 6%
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 Smith's Wood a safe area?

Smith's Wood had about 117.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 26 Solihull areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Smith's Wood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (208), followed by criminal damage (48) and shoplifting (45).