Crime Rate in Shirley West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shirley West

The total recorded crimes in Shirley West, Solihull, UK in February 2026 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shirley West crime rate of 3.43 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 Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (25.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-29.63% decrease)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Shirley West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Richard Lewis Way with total crimes: 13

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Shirley West)CrimesRank (Shirley West)CrimesRank (Shirley West)
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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (39 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (51 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (36 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202616
December 20256
November 20256
October 202511
September 20257
August 20258
July 202511
June 202512
May 20257
April 202511
March 20253
February 20258

A total of 344 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202627
December 202532
November 202526
October 202527
September 202528
August 202528
July 202534
June 202525
May 202520
April 202524
March 202530
February 202524

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202610
December 20252
November 20257
October 202510
September 20252
August 20255
July 20255
June 20255
May 20255
April 20258
March 20258
February 20258

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20256
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 485 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.31 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202649
January 202639
December 202519
November 202551
October 202527
September 202535
August 202536
July 202535
June 202522
May 202548
April 202544
March 202550
February 202530

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20258
November 20253
October 20255
September 20252
August 20256
July 20257
June 20254
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20268
December 20258
November 20255
October 20254
September 20256
August 20252
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20266
December 20255
November 20252
October 20256
September 20257
August 20254
July 20255
June 20255
May 20258
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20252
November 20254
October 20257
September 20253
August 20256
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20258
March 20259
February 20259

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
November 20258
October 20255
September 20256
August 20253
June 20256
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20261
August 20251
July 20251
April 20253
February 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20255
May 20253
February 20251

High Crime Locations Shirley West in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting20
Burglary1
Drugs1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting13
Drugs3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Richard Lewis Way (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Oxhill Road (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting13
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Possession of weapons3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hytall Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Trinity Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Victoria Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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