Crime in Shirley West: statistics, rates and trends
1,411 crimes were recorded in Shirley West in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Shirley West
- Questions about crime in Shirley West
- About this data
1,411 crimes were recorded in Shirley West in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 529 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shirley West has the 1,142nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shirley West | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,411 | 19,245 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.1 | 87.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,554 | 221,242 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shirley West was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,411 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,039). Over the whole period it rose 32%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,411 | 104.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,220 | 90.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,182 | 87.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,389 | 102.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,381 | 101.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,229 | 90.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,039 | 76.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,117 | 82.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,073 | 79.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 105 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shirley West 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, burglary.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+70%) and robbery (+40%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 529 | 39.0 | 4.71 | +26% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 339 | 25.0 | 0.73 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 102 | 7.5 | 1.53 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 5.8 | 0.85 | +70% |
| Public order | 72 | 5.3 | 0.80 | +26% |
| Burglary | 67 | 4.9 | 1.40 | -1% |
| Other theft | 53 | 3.9 | 0.61 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 3.5 | 0.23 | -46% |
| Robbery | 35 | 2.6 | 1.91 | +40% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.0 | 0.61 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 1.8 | 1.90 | +67% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.8 | 0.84 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.7 | 0.81 | -18% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.17 | -50% |
Shoplifting in Shirley West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shirley West recorded 529 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 26% on the year before. It made up 37.5% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Shirley West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shirley West recorded 339 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 24.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shirley West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shirley West recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shirley West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shirley West recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shirley West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shirley West recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shirley West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shirley West recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shirley West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shirley West recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Shirley West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shirley West recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shirley West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shirley West recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shirley West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shirley West recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shirley West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shirley West recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shirley West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shirley West recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shirley West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shirley West recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Shirley West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shirley West 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Shirley West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shirley West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shirley West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley East | 624 | 54.2 | -48% |
| Shirley South | 1,430 | 101.0 | -3% |
| Blythe | 810 | 46.6 | -55% |
| Olton | 628 | 49.1 | -53% |
| St Alphege | 1,992 | 149.8 | +44% |
| Silhill | 588 | 55.5 | -47% |
| Lyndon | 993 | 73.7 | -29% |
| Elmdon | 761 | 51.5 | -51% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 284 |
| On or near Parking Area | 239 |
| On or near Oxhill Road | 213 |
| On or near Richard Lewis Way | 123 |
| On or near Trinity Way | 40 |
| On or near Gilliver Road | 36 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near Kilcote Road | 22 |
| On or near Greenslade Road | 19 |
| On or near Grenville Road | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shirley West 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 564 | 40.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 316 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 180 | 12.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 167 | 11.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 76 | 5.4% |
| Not recorded | 47 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.4% |
Shirley West has an estimated population of 13,554. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shirley West sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Shirley West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Shirley West a safe place to live?
Shirley West recorded 104.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Shirley West?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 529 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (339).
Is crime in Shirley West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shirley West was up 16% on the year before: 1,411 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,220 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shirley West?
Shirley West is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.