Crime Rate in Shirley West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shirley West

The total recorded crimes in Shirley West, Solihull, UK in May 2025 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shirley West crime rate of 3.08 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Shirley West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Oxhill Road with total crimes: 14
  • Richard Lewis Way with total crimes: 11

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 areas in the Solihull.

    • 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 areas in the Solihull.

  • 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 May 2025 the Shirley West has recorded 106 crimes with crime rate of 3.08 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shirley West)CrimesRank (Shirley West)CrimesRank (Shirley West)
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 South93 81,333 51,262 7
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20253
February 20258
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 202410
July 202410

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202524
March 202530
February 202524
January 202526
December 202425
November 202430
October 202421
September 202425
August 20241
July 202423

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
October 20246
September 20244
July 20248

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 374 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202544
March 202550
February 202530
January 202522
December 202425
November 202442
October 202439
September 202424
July 202450

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20258
February 20258
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
July 20245

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
July 20246

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20259
February 20259
January 20254
December 20247
November 202411
October 20247
September 202413
July 20245

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
July 20245

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Shirley West in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18
2. Oxhill Road (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting14
3. Richard Lewis Way (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Delrene Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. Shirley Park Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Grenville Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Marcliff Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Lambscote Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

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