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Crime in Old Shirley

Old Shirley had 648 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 135.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 28th of 63 Southampton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 8% above the middle Southampton area. Crime was up 5% on the three months before.

SO16, Southampton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Old Shirley

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135.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
28 of 63Southampton rank1st is the highest rate
+5%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common292 in 3 months

Month by month

206 Mar 222 Apr 190 May 203 Jun 209 Jul 236 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Old Shirley. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence29245%
criminal damage7311%
anti-social behaviour609%
public order609%
theft508%
shoplifting345%
vehicle crime274%
burglary142%

Old Shirley against Southampton

TypeOld Shirley per 1,000Middle Southampton areaChange
Violence61.247.9▲ 6%
Burglary2.93.9▼ 18%
Vehicle crime5.75.6▼ 27%
Anti-social behaviour12.614.7▼ 8%
Theft and robbery13.49.7▲ 19%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wimpson209.8▲ 26%
Shirley Park171.4▲ 6%
Shirley Warren142▲ 3%
Old Shirley135.9▲ 5%
Coxford135.9▲ 10%
Maybush116▲ 6%
Shirley107.3▲ 5%
See every Southampton area ranked on the crime in Southampton page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Old Shirley a safe area?

Old Shirley had about 135.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 28 of 63 Southampton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Old Shirley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (292), followed by criminal damage (73) and anti-social behaviour (60).