Crime Rate in Shirley West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shirley West

The total recorded crimes in Shirley West, Solihull, UK in July 2025 are around 120 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shirley West crime rate of 3.48 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (59.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (36.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
Shirley West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Richard Lewis Way with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Oxhill Road with total crimes: 12

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 July 2025 the Shirley West has recorded 120 crimes with crime rate of 3.48 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shirley West)CrimesRank (Shirley West)CrimesRank (Shirley West)
Chelmsley Wood188 22,483 22,805 1
Bickenhill210 12,801 12,799 2
St Alphege157 31,686 31,743 3
Kingshurst and Fordbridge135 41,538 41,712 4
Smith's Wood120 61,215 61,445 5
Shirley South127 51,333 51,262 7
Castle Bromwich91 81,185 71,114 9
Olton81 11927 111,180 8
Lyndon83 10950 91,054 12
Blythe86 9942 101,077 10
Elmdon71 12794 131,058 11
Meriden67 13919 12950 13
Shirley East50 15721 14738 14
Silhill57 14472 16535 16
Dorridge and Hockley Heath49 16498 15642 15
Knowle34 17362 17464 17

Shirley West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202525
May 202520
April 202524
March 202530
February 202524
January 202526
December 202425
November 202430
October 202421
September 202425
August 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20258
March 20259
February 20259
January 20254
December 20247
November 202411
October 20247
September 202413

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
October 20246
September 20244

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 20257
April 202511
March 20253
February 20258
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 202410

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 381 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202522
May 202548
April 202544
March 202550
February 202530
January 202522
December 202425
November 202442
October 202439
September 202424

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20248
September 20243

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20251
April 20253
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20253
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244

High Crime Locations Shirley West in July 2025

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

1. Richard Lewis Way (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Oxhill Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Bicycle theft5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Colebrook Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Hurdis Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
10. Trinity Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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