Crime Rate in Shirley South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shirley South

The total recorded crimes in Shirley South, Solihull, UK in February 2026 are around 120 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shirley South crime rate of 1.90 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 Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (55) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Shirley South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Shirley South)CrimesRank (Shirley South)CrimesRank (Shirley South)
Chelmsley WoodNA NA2,483 22,805 1
BickenhillNA NA2,801 12,799 2
St AlphegeNA NA1,686 31,743 3
Kingshurst and FordbridgeNA NA1,538 41,712 4
Smith's WoodNA NA1,215 61,445 5
Shirley WestNA NA1,159 81,306 6
Castle BromwichNA NA1,185 71,114 9
OltonNA NA927 111,180 8
LyndonNA NA950 91,054 12
BlytheNA NA942 101,077 10
ElmdonNA NA794 131,058 11
MeridenNA NA919 12950 13
Shirley EastNA NA721 14738 14
Dorridge and Hockley HeathNA NA498 15642 15
SilhillNA NA472 16535 16
KnowleNA NA362 17464 17

Shirley South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (55 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 457 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.15 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202655
January 202655
December 202534
November 202538
October 202546
September 202536
August 202529
July 202533
June 202528
May 202519
April 202525
March 202532
February 202527

A total of 380 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202627
January 202630
December 202524
November 202532
October 202536
September 202532
August 202518
July 202546
June 202537
May 202517
April 202528
March 202527
February 202526

A total of 154 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20269
December 20259
November 202512
October 20259
September 202511
August 20258
July 20258
June 20259
May 202519
April 202519
March 202517
February 202514

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20255
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20253
November 20257
October 202510
September 202512
August 20253
July 20256
June 20254
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20255
November 20257
October 20255
September 20256
August 20258
July 20259
June 20253
May 20257
April 20255
March 202510
February 20255

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20255
November 20251
October 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20254
September 20251
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20262
December 20252
November 20254
October 20257
September 20257
August 20253
July 20255
June 20255
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20269
December 20252
November 202510
October 20255
September 20252
August 20251
July 20254
June 20253
May 202511
April 20252
March 20253
February 20258

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
November 20251
October 20252
August 20252
July 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Shirley South in February 2026

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Oakenshaw Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
6. Blackford Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
9. Shakespeare Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Sandfield Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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