Crime Rate in Shirley West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shirley West

The total recorded crimes in Shirley West, Solihull, UK in March 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shirley West crime rate of 3.34 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 West, encompassing approximately 34,448 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (50) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Shirley West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxhill Road with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

How safe is Shirley West?

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

  • Relative to Solihull:

    • In 2024, Shirley West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Solihull average, with 1159 crimes compared to 1176.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Shirley West witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Shirley West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Solihull average, with 1,306 crimes compared to 1,287. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Shirley West witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shirley West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Shirley West has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 3.34 ranking 5th out of 16 in the Solihull, UK

In 2024, the total Shirley West crimes were 1,159. The crime rate of Shirley West in 2024 was 33.64 (year) or 2.80 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Solihull.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shirley West were around 1,306 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.91 (year) or 3.16 (month) ranking 6 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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (50 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (24 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (62 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202524
January 202526
December 202425
November 202430
October 202421
September 202425
August 20241
July 202423
June 202444
May 202431
April 202422

A total of 395 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202550
February 202530
January 202522
December 202425
November 202442
October 202439
September 202424
July 202450
June 202462
May 202422
April 202429

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
October 20246
September 20244
July 20248
June 202414
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 20254
December 20247
November 202411
October 20247
September 202413
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
July 20246
June 202418
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20248
September 20243
July 202410
June 202414
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 202410
July 202410
June 202412
May 20248
April 20249

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Shirley West in March 2025

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

1. Oxhill Road (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting21
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting14
4. Richard Lewis Way (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Grenville Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Trinity Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
8. Kingfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Lambscote Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Shirley Park Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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