Crime Rate in Shirley South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shirley South

The total recorded crimes in Shirley South, Solihull, UK in May 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shirley South crime rate of 1.47 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-39.29% decrease)
Shirley South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shepherds Green Road with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Solihull.

    • 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 areas in the Solihull.

  • 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 May 2025 the Shirley South has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 1.47 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shirley South)CrimesRank (Shirley South)CrimesRank (Shirley South)
Chelmsley Wood180 22,483 22,805 1
Bickenhill228 12,801 12,799 2
St Alphege143 31,686 31,743 3
Kingshurst and Fordbridge119 51,538 41,712 4
Smith's Wood128 41,215 61,445 5
Shirley West106 61,159 81,306 6
Castle Bromwich90 91,185 71,114 9
Blythe96 7942 101,077 10
Olton72 10927 111,180 8
Lyndon47 15950 91,054 12
Elmdon66 11794 131,058 11
Meriden55 12919 12950 13
Dorridge and Hockley Heath55 13498 15642 15
Shirley East51 14721 14738 14
Silhill34 16472 16535 16
Knowle30 17362 17464 17

Shirley South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (25 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 405 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202525
March 202532
February 202527
January 202513
December 202411
November 202421
October 202422
September 202467
July 202446
June 202488
May 202434

A total of 356 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202528
March 202527
February 202526
January 202523
December 202425
November 202423
October 202433
September 202435
July 202443
June 202454
May 202422

A total of 213 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202519
March 202517
February 202514
January 202514
December 202413
November 202415
October 202415
September 202418
July 202422
June 202428
May 202419

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20252
March 20253
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 202510
February 20255
January 202510
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245
September 202412
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Shirley South in May 2025

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

1. Shepherds Green Road (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime4
Other crime2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
6. Sandfield Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Radway Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
9. Fowgay Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
10. Bearley Croft (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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