Crime Rate in Shirley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shirley

The total recorded crimes in Shirley, Southampton, UK in February 2025 are around 199 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shirley crime rate of 2.53 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, encompassing approximately 78,631 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (103) incidents (56.06% increase)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Shirley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Regent'S Grove with total crimes: 21
  • St James'S Close with total crimes: 12

How safe is Shirley?

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

  • Relative to Southampton:

    • In 2024, Shirley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southampton average, with 2785 crimes compared to 3162.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Shirley witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Shirley had fewer crimes than the Southampton average, with 2,848 crimes compared to 2,883. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Shirley witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shirley Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Shirley has recorded 199 crimes with crime rate of 2.53 ranking 7th out of 15 in the Southampton, UK

In 2024, the total Shirley crimes were 2,785. The crime rate of Shirley in 2024 was 35.42 (year) or 2.95 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Southampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shirley were around 2,848 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.22 (year) or 3.02 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Southampton.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southampton)CrimesRank (Southampton)CrimesRank (Southampton)
Bargate918 111,767 18,640 1
Bevois686 28,615 28,535 2
Millbrook248 33,761 33,309 3
Redbridge231 43,422 43,276 4
Freemantle218 52,991 52,972 5
Swaythling209 62,191 81,924 9
Peartree180 82,360 72,383 7
Bitterne176 92,183 92,354 8
Portswood109 112,174 101,833 10
Woolston131 101,901 111,700 11
Harefield80 141,484 121,548 12
Coxford106 121,398 131,313 13
Bitterne Park91 131,172 151,185 15
Sholing77 151,229 141,277 14
Bassett76 161,154 161,031 16

Shirley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 103 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 87 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (71 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (101 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (131 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 105 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (196 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (93 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (102 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 320 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202528
January 202517
December 202414
November 202417
October 202434
September 202427
August 202448
July 202424
June 202440
May 202429
April 202417
March 202425

A total of 1212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025103
January 202566
December 202487
November 202471
October 2024101
September 202487
August 2024131
July 2024105
June 2024196
May 202470
April 202493
March 2024102

A total of 163 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202522
December 202414
November 20244
October 202413
September 202413
August 202416
July 202420
June 202424
May 202411
April 20247
March 20246

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202520
December 202417
November 202411
October 202422
September 202420
August 202420
July 202421
June 20248
May 202416
April 202412
March 202419

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20247

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247

A total of 171 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202513
December 20248
November 202417
October 202410
September 20249
August 202414
July 20249
June 202444
May 202415
April 202414
March 202410

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20259
December 20244
November 202414
October 202417
September 202427
August 202420
July 202424
June 202440
May 202415
April 202415
March 20246

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
April 20243
March 20244

A total of 104 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20257
December 202415
November 202411
October 20247
September 20242
August 202412
July 202412
June 20248
May 20249
April 20248
March 20249

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 156 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 202511
December 20246
November 20248
October 20247
September 202422
August 202424
July 202418
June 202418
May 202416
April 20249
March 202413

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20249
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations Shirley in February 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences16
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
2. Regent'S Grove (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
3. St James'S Close (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. The Mount (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Anglesea Road (Map)
Total9
Burglary3
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Birch Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. St Winifred'S Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Briarswood (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Didcot Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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