Crime Rate in Shirley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shirley

The total recorded crimes in Shirley, Southampton, UK in May 2025 are around 334 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shirley crime rate of 4.25 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (120) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (69) incidents (81.58% increase)
  • Public order: (36) incidents (12.50% increase)
Shirley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Regent'S Grove with total crimes: 84
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Hospital with total crimes: 20

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 areas in the Southampton.

    • 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 areas in the Southampton.

  • 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 May 2025 the Shirley has recorded 334 crimes with crime rate of 4.25 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shirley)CrimesRank (Shirley)CrimesRank (Shirley)
Bargate880 111,767 18,640 1
Bevois724 28,615 28,535 2
Millbrook318 43,761 33,309 3
Redbridge245 53,422 43,276 4
Freemantle241 62,991 52,972 5
Peartree162 92,360 72,383 7
Swaythling191 72,191 81,924 9
Bitterne159 102,183 92,354 8
Woolston176 81,901 111,700 11
Portswood131 132,174 101,833 10
Harefield139 111,484 121,548 12
Coxford138 121,398 131,313 13
Sholing97 141,229 141,277 14
Bitterne Park88 161,172 151,185 15
Bassett93 151,154 161,031 16

Shirley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (120 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (69 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (78 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (106 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202510
March 202511
February 202513
January 202522
December 202414
November 20244
October 202413
September 202413
August 202416
July 202420
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 375 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202532
March 202529
February 202528
January 202517
December 202414
November 202417
October 202434
September 202427
August 202448
July 202424
June 202440
May 202429

A total of 1321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 101.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025120
April 202578
March 2025106
February 2025103
January 202566
December 202487
November 202471
October 2024101
September 202487
August 2024131
July 2024105
June 2024196
May 202470

A total of 305 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202569
April 202538
March 202525
February 202518
January 202520
December 202417
November 202411
October 202422
September 202420
August 202420
July 202421
June 20248
May 202416

A total of 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 202511
February 20254
January 20257
December 202415
November 202411
October 20247
September 20242
August 202412
July 202412
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20259
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
May 20243

A total of 253 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202525
March 202526
February 20258
January 20259
December 20244
November 202414
October 202417
September 202427
August 202420
July 202424
June 202440
May 202415

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20249
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 228 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202526
March 202523
February 20258
January 202513
December 20248
November 202417
October 202410
September 20249
August 202414
July 20249
June 202444
May 202415

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 202511
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246

A total of 154 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20259
February 20254
January 202511
December 20246
November 20248
October 20247
September 202422
August 202424
July 202418
June 202418
May 202416

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20241

High Crime Locations Shirley in May 2025

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

1. Regent'S Grove (Map)
Total84
Anti-social behaviour36
Shoplifting15
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order12
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences7
Bicycle theft6
Other theft5
Public order2
4. St James'S Close (Map)
Total18
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
Other theft3
5. Old Mill Way (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
6. Hospital (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Medina Road (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Bracken Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
9. Colebrook Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1

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