Crime in Shirley South, Solihull: statistics, rates and trends

1,430 crimes were recorded in Shirley South, Solihull in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 552 reports (39% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shirley South, Solihull has the 1,218th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Shirley South, Solihull was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,430 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (913). Over the whole period it rose 24%, 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 South, Solihull 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, vehicle crime, robbery.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+67%) and public order (+26%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-46%) and vehicle crime (-27%).

Shoplifting in Shirley South, Solihull

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shirley South, Solihull recorded 552 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 38.6% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Shirley South, Solihull

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shirley South, Solihull recorded 342 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 23.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Shirley South, Solihull

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shirley South, Solihull recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Shirley South, Solihull

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shirley South, Solihull recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Shirley South, Solihull

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shirley South, Solihull recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Shirley South, Solihull

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shirley South, Solihull recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Shirley South, Solihull

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shirley South, Solihull recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Shirley South, Solihull

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shirley South, Solihull recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Shirley South, Solihull

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shirley South, Solihull recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 85% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Shirley South, Solihull

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shirley South, Solihull recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Shirley South, Solihull

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shirley South, Solihull recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Shirley South, Solihull

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shirley South, Solihull recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Shirley South, Solihull

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shirley South, Solihull recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Shirley South, Solihull

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shirley South, Solihull recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 South, Solihull over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shirley South, Solihull 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 South, Solihull has an estimated population of 14,159. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shirley South, Solihull sits in decile 7.6, 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 South, Solihull. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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