Crime Rate in Shirley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shirley

The total recorded crimes in Shirley, Southampton, UK in July 2025 are around 238 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shirley crime rate of 3.03 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (98) incidents (19.51% increase)
  • Public order: (35) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (28.57% increase)
Shirley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Regent'S Grove with total crimes: 33
  • Hospital with total crimes: 30
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15

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 July 2025 the Shirley has recorded 238 crimes with crime rate of 3.03 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shirley)CrimesRank (Shirley)CrimesRank (Shirley)
Bargate1,016 111,767 18,640 1
Bevois635 28,615 28,535 2
Millbrook300 43,761 33,309 3
Redbridge321 33,422 43,276 4
Freemantle239 52,991 52,972 5
Peartree212 72,360 72,383 7
Bitterne174 102,183 92,354 8
Swaythling210 82,191 81,924 9
Woolston202 91,901 111,700 11
Portswood154 112,174 101,833 10
Harefield113 141,484 121,548 12
Sholing135 121,229 141,277 14
Coxford124 131,398 131,313 13
Bitterne Park95 151,172 151,185 15
Bassett92 161,154 161,031 16

Shirley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 98 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202521
May 202569
April 202538
March 202525
February 202518
January 202520
December 202417
November 202411
October 202422

A total of 912 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 91.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202598
June 202582
May 2025120
April 202578
March 2025106
February 2025103
January 202566
December 202487
November 202471
October 2024101

A total of 171 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202522
May 202532
April 202526
March 202523
February 20258
January 202513
December 20248
November 202417
October 202410

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 202511
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20246

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243

A total of 268 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202526
May 202536
April 202532
March 202529
February 202528
January 202517
December 202414
November 202417
October 202434

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202516
May 20256
April 20255
March 20259
February 20254
January 202511
December 20246
November 20248
October 20247

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202510
May 202521
April 202510
March 202511
February 202513
January 202522
December 202414
November 20244
October 202413

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 202524
April 202525
March 202526
February 20258
January 20259
December 20244
November 202414
October 202417

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20254
April 20253
March 20259
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 20255
April 20256
March 202511
February 20254
January 20257
December 202415
November 202411
October 20247

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 20242

High Crime Locations Shirley in July 2025

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

1. Regent'S Grove (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime3
Other theft3
2. Hospital (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences16
Public order6
Other theft3
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
4. Medina Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
5. Church Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Birch Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Hospital (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
8. Dale Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Briarswood (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. A3057 (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3

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