Crime in Shirley, Southampton
Comprehensive safety analysis for Shirley, localized within Southampton.
Total Crimes
Annual Crime Rate
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ModerateTotal Population
12-Month Crime Trend
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Hospital Map | Violence and sexual offences: 9Public order: 3Other theft: 2 | 21 |
| On or near Regent'S Grove Map | Anti-social behaviour: 10Public order: 2 | 12 |
| On or near Church Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 6Vehicle crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 8 |
| On or near St James'S Close Map | Criminal damage and arson: 7 | 7 |
| On or near Birch Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5Possession of weapons: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Bracken Lane Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Burglary: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 4 |
| On or near Sandown Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Medina Road Map | Drugs: 2Theft from the person: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Drugs: 1Possession of weapons: 1 | 2 |
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Local Priorities
Business Crime
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
We will continue to focus on Business Crime and ASB affecting retailers and visitors to our City Centre and other urban areas.
Drugs
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
We will continue to focus on Drugs Related Harm and ASB City Wide but with a focus on the harm and exploitation in St.Marys. This has in recent months escalated into serious violence.
Youth
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
We will focus on youth related Violence, tension and ASB city wide. In the West of Southampton our focus will be on reducing serious violence and ongoing tension.
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