Crime in Shirley South, Solihull: statistics, rates and trends
1,464 crimes were recorded in Shirley South, Solihull in the 12 months to August 2026, 103.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shirley South, Solihull at a glance
- Crime trends in Shirley South, Solihull
- Types of crime in Shirley South, Solihull
- Shirley South, Solihull compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shirley South, Solihull
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shirley South, Solihull
- Demographics of Shirley South, Solihull
- Questions about crime in Shirley South, Solihull
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (569), violence and sexual offences (346) and vehicle crime (127) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,161st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Shirley South, Solihull | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,464 | 19,471 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.4 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,159 | 221,242 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Shirley South, Solihull of any year here (1,464 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,464 | 103.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,251 | 88.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,304 | 92.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,266 | 89.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,313 | 92.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,190 | 84.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 936 | 66.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,048 | 74.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,147 | 81.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 118 |
| July 2026 | 141 |
| June 2026 | 142 |
| May 2026 | 127 |
| April 2026 | 132 |
| March 2026 | 118 |
| February 2026 | 120 |
| January 2026 | 122 |
| December 2025 | 88 |
| November 2025 | 116 |
| October 2025 | 130 |
| September 2025 | 110 |
Compared with England and Wales, Shirley South, Solihull recorded notably more shoplifting (4.8 times the national rate), vehicle crime (80% above the national rate) and possession of weapons (53% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (85% below) and drugs (53% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 327 to 569 and criminal damage and arson rose from 57 to 77, while anti-social behaviour fell from 62 to 32 and other theft fell from 87 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 569 | 40.2 | 8.5 | +74% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 346 | 24.4 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 127 | 9.0 | 5.0 | -25% |
| Public order | 95 | 6.7 | 6.7 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Other theft | 64 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Burglary | 57 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 2.3 | 15.4 | -48% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.6 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Shirley South, Solihull; the highest is St Alphege (153.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Dorridge and Hockley Heath (35.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shirley South, Solihull |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley East | 609 | 52.9 | -49% |
| Blythe | 827 | 47.5 | -54% |
| Shirley West | 1,461 | 107.8 | +4% |
| St Alphege | 2,038 | 153.3 | +48% |
| Silhill | 601 | 56.7 | -45% |
| Olton | 624 | 48.8 | -53% |
| Dorridge and Hockley Heath | 412 | 35.7 | -65% |
| Lyndon | 1,013 | 75.2 | -27% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Shirley South, Solihull over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (410).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 410 |
| On or near Supermarket | 177 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 67 |
| On or near Shepherds Green Road | 47 |
| On or near Haslucks Green Road | 38 |
| On or near Sandfield Close | 37 |
| On or near Oakenshaw Road | 30 |
| On or near A34 | 29 |
| On or near Ashbourne Way | 28 |
| On or near Stratford Road | 28 |
Of the 1,432 crimes in Shirley South, Solihull with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 11% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 32 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 609 | 42.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 339 | 23.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 174 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 151 | 10.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 60 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 49 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Shirley South, Solihull has an estimated population of 14,159 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.7%, against 17.1%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shirley South, Solihull average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Shirley South, Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shirley South, Solihull a safe place to live?
Shirley South, Solihull recorded 103.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,161st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Shirley South, Solihull?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 569 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (346).
Is crime in Shirley South, Solihull going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shirley South, Solihull was up 17% on the year before: 1,464 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,251 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shirley South, Solihull?
About 14,159 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shirley South, Solihull?
Shirley South, Solihull 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.