Crime in Shirley East: statistics, rates and trends

624 crimes were recorded in Shirley East in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 184 reports (29% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shirley East has the 2,849th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Shirley East was highest in the year to July 2022 (790 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (536). Over the whole period it rose 16%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shirley East over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+43%). The largest falls were in other theft (-54%) and anti-social behaviour (-21%).

Violence and sexual offences in Shirley East

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shirley East recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 29.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Shirley East

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shirley East recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 24.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Shirley East

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shirley East recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Shirley East

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shirley East recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Shirley East

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shirley East recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Shirley East

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shirley East recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Shirley East

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shirley East recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Shirley East

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shirley East recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Shirley East

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shirley East recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Shirley East

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shirley East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Shirley East

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shirley East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Shirley East

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shirley East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Shirley East

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shirley East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Shirley East

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shirley East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Shirley East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shirley East.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Shirley East over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shirley East over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Shirley East has an estimated population of 11,504. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shirley East sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Shirley East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.