Crime Rate in Shirley South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shirley South

The total recorded crimes in Shirley South, Solihull, UK in March 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shirley South crime rate of 1.76 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 South, encompassing approximately 63,068 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (18.52% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
Shirley South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8

How safe is Shirley South?

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

  • Relative to Solihull:

    • In 2024, Shirley South reported a higher crime volume than the Solihull average, with 1,333 crimes compared to 1,176. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Shirley South witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Shirley South had fewer crimes than the Solihull average, with 1,262 crimes compared to 1,287. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Shirley South witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Solihull, Shirley South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Shirley South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Shirley South has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 1.76 ranking 6th out of 16 in the Solihull, UK

In 2024, the total Shirley South crimes were 1,333. The crime rate of Shirley South in 2024 was 21.14 (year) or 1.76 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Solihull.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shirley South were around 1,262 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.01 (year) or 1.67 (month) ranking 7 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 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
Shirley East45 15721 14738 14
Silhill50 14472 16535 16
Dorridge and Hockley Heath45 16498 15642 15
Knowle20 17362 17464 17

Shirley South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (32 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (88 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 402 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202527
January 202513
December 202411
November 202421
October 202422
September 202467
July 202446
June 202488
May 202434
April 202441

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202526
January 202523
December 202425
November 202423
October 202433
September 202435
July 202443
June 202454
May 202422
April 202426

A total of 196 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202514
January 202514
December 202413
November 202415
October 202415
September 202418
July 202422
June 202428
May 202419
April 202421

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 202419

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245

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

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
July 20248
June 202414
May 20246
April 202410

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
May 20242

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
January 202510
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245
September 202412
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
September 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
September 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Shirley South in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Other theft2
Possession of weapons2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Other theft4
Shoplifting4
Burglary1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Vehicle crime1
4. Shepherds Green Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Maidwell Drive (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Arbury Hall Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. A34 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Blackford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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