Crime Rate in Shirley East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shirley East

The total recorded crimes in Shirley East, Solihull, UK in March 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shirley East crime rate of 1.53 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Shirley East, encompassing approximately 29,469 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Shirley East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Green Hill Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Shirley East?

To understand the safety of Shirley East, we need to analyze Shirley East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Solihull:

    • In 2024, Shirley East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Solihull average, with 721 crimes compared to 1176.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Shirley East recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Shirley East had fewer crimes than the Solihull average, with 738 crimes compared to 1,287. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Shirley East recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Solihull, Shirley East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Shirley East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Shirley East has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 1.53 ranking 15th out of 16 in the Solihull, UK

In 2024, the total Shirley East crimes were 721. The crime rate of Shirley East in 2024 was 24.47 (year) or 2.04 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Solihull.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shirley East were around 738 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.04 (year) or 2.09 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Solihull.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Solihull)CrimesRank (Solihull)CrimesRank (Solihull)
Chelmsley Wood186 12,483 22,805 1
Bickenhill182 22,801 12,799 2
St Alphege142 41,686 31,743 3
Kingshurst and Fordbridge162 31,538 41,712 4
Smith's Wood83 91,215 61,445 5
Shirley South111 61,333 51,262 7
Shirley West115 51,159 81,306 6
Castle Bromwich100 71,185 71,114 9
Olton89 8927 111,180 8
Lyndon78 10950 91,054 12
Blythe75 11942 101,077 10
Elmdon73 12794 131,058 11
Meriden59 13919 12950 13
Silhill50 14472 16535 16
Dorridge and Hockley Heath45 16498 15642 15
Knowle20 17362 17464 17

Shirley East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (50 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 202413
September 20247
July 202410
June 202450
May 202417
April 202412

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
July 20247
June 202414
May 202413
April 20248

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202517
January 202514
December 202419
November 202411
October 202418
September 202416
July 202419
June 202438
May 202428
April 202428

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20257
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Shirley East in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Shirley East postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Green Hill Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Plestowes Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Wolston Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
8. Ufton Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
9. Brobury Croft (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Stanley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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