Theft falls across Solihull as targeted policing delivers results

Theft is continuing to fall across Solihull, with new figures showing significant reductions in key offence categories over the last 12 months.

Latest data for the period April 2025 to March 2026 shows theft from person offences have fallen by 17 per cent, while theft from motor vehicle has dropped by 15 per cent compared to the previous year.

The reductions reflect continued work by officers and partners to target offenders, increase patrols in hotspot areas, and work closely with communities to tackle the issues that matter most to local people.

Neighbourhood teams across Solihull have continued proactive patrols in key locations, carried out targeted operations to disrupt offenders, and worked alongside local businesses and community groups to prevent crime and improve public safety.

During the past 12 months, a prolific burglar was jailed for nine years after pleading guilty to 14 theft of motor vehicle offences.

Another prolific thief was jailed after pleading guilty to thefts exceeding £340,000, where cars were stolen.

These latest figures are part of our wider work across the West Midlands to cut crime and make communities safer.

Chief Superintendent Rich Harris, Commander of Solihull Local Policing Area, said: “These reductions show the impact of the work being carried out by our officers and staff every day across Solihull.

“We know theft offences can have a significant impact on victims, whether that’s personal belongings being stolen or vehicles being targeted.

“That’s why we remain focused on proactive policing, identifying and arresting offenders, and working with our partners and local communities to prevent crime before it happens.

“While these results are encouraging, we know there is always more to do and we remain committed to making Solihull an even safer place to live, work and visit.”

Residents are encouraged to continue reporting suspicious activity and to take simple steps to protect themselves and their property, including keeping valuables out of sight and ensuring vehicles are locked and secure.

We will continue working across Solihull to build on this progress and tackle the crimes that matter most to our communities.