Crime in Shirley East: statistics, rates and trends
609 crimes were recorded in Shirley East in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shirley East at a glance
- Crime trends in Shirley East
- Types of crime in Shirley East
- Shirley East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shirley East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shirley East
- Demographics of Shirley East
- Questions about crime in Shirley East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (182), shoplifting (149) and vehicle crime (56) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,904th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Shirley East | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 609 | 19,471 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.9 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,504 | 221,242 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shirley East peaked in the year to August 2022 (781 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (523). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 609 | 52.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 596 | 51.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 754 | 65.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 775 | 67.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 781 | 67.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 757 | 65.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 561 | 48.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 612 | 53.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 523 | 45.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 66 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
Compared with England and Wales, Shirley East recorded notably more shoplifting (53% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (84% below) and other theft (73% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 108 to 149, while other theft fell from 39 to 20 and anti-social behaviour fell from 39 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 182 | 15.8 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 149 | 13.0 | 8.5 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.6 | 3.6 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 2.5 | 15.4 | -26% |
| Public order | 27 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 20 | 1.7 | 6.4 | -49% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Shirley East; the highest is St Alphege (153.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Blythe, Solihull (47.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shirley East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley South | 1,464 | 103.4 | +95% |
| Shirley West | 1,461 | 107.8 | +104% |
| St Alphege | 2,038 | 153.3 | +190% |
| Olton | 624 | 48.8 | -8% |
| Silhill | 601 | 56.7 | +7% |
| Blythe | 827 | 47.5 | -10% |
| Lyndon | 1,013 | 75.2 | +42% |
| Elmdon | 752 | 50.9 | -4% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Shirley East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (129).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 129 |
| On or near Supermarket | 90 |
| On or near Clarence Grove | 32 |
| On or near Green Hill Way | 21 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 20 |
| On or near Wolston Close | 20 |
| On or near Wildmoor Road | 19 |
| On or near Collister Close | 14 |
| On or near Bidford Close | 13 |
| On or near Plestowes Close | 13 |
Of the 580 crimes in Shirley East with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 239 | 41.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 164 | 28.3% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 8.3% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 7.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Shirley East has an estimated population of 11,504 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.5%, against 17.1%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shirley East average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Shirley East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shirley East a safe place to live?
Shirley East recorded 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,904th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Shirley East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 182 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (149).
Is crime in Shirley East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shirley East was up 2% on the year before: 609 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 596 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shirley East?
About 11,504 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shirley East?
Shirley East is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.