Crime Rate in Shirley East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shirley East

The total recorded crimes in Shirley East, Solihull, UK in July 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shirley East crime rate of 1.70 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-54.17% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Shirley East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Collister Close with total crimes: 7
  • Green Hill Way with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Solihull.

    • 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 areas in the Solihull.

  • 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 July 2025 the Shirley East has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 1.70 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shirley East)CrimesRank (Shirley East)CrimesRank (Shirley East)
Chelmsley Wood188 22,483 22,805 1
Bickenhill210 12,801 12,799 2
St Alphege157 31,686 31,743 3
Kingshurst and Fordbridge135 41,538 41,712 4
Smith's Wood120 61,215 61,445 5
Shirley South127 51,333 51,262 7
Shirley West120 71,159 81,306 6
Castle Bromwich91 81,185 71,114 9
Olton81 11927 111,180 8
Lyndon83 10950 91,054 12
Blythe86 9942 101,077 10
Elmdon71 12794 131,058 11
Meriden67 13919 12950 13
Silhill57 14472 16535 16
Dorridge and Hockley Heath49 16498 15642 15
Knowle34 17362 17464 17

Shirley East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20258
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 202516
April 202516
March 20258
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 202413
September 20247

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202524
May 202512
April 202523
March 202517
February 202517
January 202514
December 202419
November 202411
October 202418
September 202416

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20257
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20257
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20257
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Shirley East in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Collister Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
3. Green Hill Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
4. Clarence Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Robbery1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Wayfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Fieldon Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Police Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bramley Croft (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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