Crime in Shirley West: statistics, rates and trends
1,461 crimes were recorded in Shirley West in the 12 months to August 2026, 107.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shirley West at a glance
- Crime trends in Shirley West
- Types of crime in Shirley West
- Shirley West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shirley West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shirley West
- Demographics of Shirley West
- Questions about crime in Shirley West
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (551), violence and sexual offences (345) and vehicle crime (109) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,053rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Shirley West | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,461 | 19,471 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.8 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 13,554 | 221,242 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Shirley West of any year here (1,461 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,461 | 107.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,225 | 90.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,163 | 85.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,360 | 100.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,418 | 104.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,228 | 90.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,051 | 77.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,120 | 82.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,059 | 78.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 155 |
| July 2026 | 138 |
| June 2026 | 142 |
| May 2026 | 133 |
| April 2026 | 113 |
| March 2026 | 123 |
| February 2026 | 118 |
| January 2026 | 123 |
| December 2025 | 88 |
| November 2025 | 115 |
| October 2025 | 112 |
| September 2025 | 101 |
Compared with England and Wales, Shirley West recorded notably more shoplifting (4.8 times the national rate), possession of weapons (90% above the national rate) and robbery (84% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (76% below) and other theft (37% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 45 to 86 and shoplifting rose from 417 to 551, while anti-social behaviour fell from 87 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 551 | 40.7 | 8.5 | +32% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 345 | 25.5 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 109 | 8.0 | 5.0 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +91% |
| Burglary | 71 | 5.2 | 3.6 | +6% |
| Public order | 71 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Other theft | 55 | 4.1 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 3.6 | 15.4 | -44% |
| Robbery | 34 | 2.5 | 1.4 | +21% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 1.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Shirley West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley East | 609 | 52.9 | -51% |
| Shirley South | 1,464 | 103.4 | -4% |
| Blythe | 827 | 47.5 | -56% |
| Olton | 624 | 48.8 | -55% |
| St Alphege | 2,038 | 153.3 | +42% |
| Silhill | 601 | 56.7 | -47% |
| Lyndon | 1,013 | 75.2 | -30% |
| Elmdon | 752 | 50.9 | -53% |
The 10 locations below account for 72% of the crime recorded in Shirley West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (282).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 282 |
| On or near Parking Area | 247 |
| On or near Oxhill Road | 234 |
| On or near Richard Lewis Way | 129 |
| On or near Trinity Way | 42 |
| On or near Gilliver Road | 30 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Kilcote Road | 22 |
| On or near Grenville Road | 19 |
| On or near Lambscote Close | 19 |
Of the 1,412 crimes in Shirley West with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 49 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 591 | 41.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 312 | 22.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 187 | 13.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 176 | 12.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 78 | 5.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Shirley West has an estimated population of 13,554 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.8%, against 17.1%), fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shirley West average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Shirley West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shirley West a safe place to live?
Shirley West recorded 107.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,053rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Shirley West?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 551 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (345).
Is crime in Shirley West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shirley West was up 19% on the year before: 1,461 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,225 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shirley West?
About 13,554 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shirley West?
Shirley West 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.