Crime Rate in Shirley East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shirley East

The total recorded crimes in Shirley East, Solihull, UK in February 2026 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shirley East crime rate of 1.83 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 East, encompassing approximately 29,469 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Shirley East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Pailton Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Shirley East?

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

  • Relative to Solihull:

    • In 2024, Shirley East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Solihull average, with 721 crimes compared to 1176.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Shirley East recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Solihull.

    • In 2023, Shirley East had fewer crimes than the Solihull average, with 738 crimes compared to 1,287. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Shirley East recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Solihull.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shirley East Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Shirley East crimes were 721. The crime rate of Shirley East in 2024 was 24.47 (year) or 2.04 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Solihull.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shirley East were around 738 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.04 (year) or 2.09 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Solihull.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Shirley East)CrimesRank (Shirley East)CrimesRank (Shirley East)
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 SouthNA NA1,333 51,262 7
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
Dorridge and Hockley HeathNA NA498 15642 15
SilhillNA NA472 16535 16
KnowleNA NA362 17464 17

Shirley East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
October 20252
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20253
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
March 20251

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202619
December 202515
November 202515
October 202514
September 202511
August 202511
July 20256
June 202510
May 202516
April 202516
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202613
December 202517
November 202515
October 202521
September 202521
August 202518
July 202511
June 202524
May 202512
April 202523
March 202517
February 202517

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20251
October 20252
September 20254
August 20251
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20252
November 20259
October 20256
September 20252
August 20251
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20257
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20253

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
November 20252
October 20253
September 20252
August 20254
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20258
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20253
November 20254
October 20254
September 202511
August 20257
July 20255
June 20255
May 20257
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
November 20254
October 20253
September 20253
August 20254
July 20256
June 20253
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20254
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
May 20251

High Crime Locations Shirley East in February 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Pailton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Borley Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Clarence Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
6. Sutherland Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Rowden Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
9. Bidford Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wayfield Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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