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Crime in Shirley Warren

Shirley Warren had 610 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 142 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 23rd of 63 Southampton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 13% above the middle Southampton area. Crime was up 3% on the three months before.

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

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142crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
23 of 63Southampton rank1st is the highest rate
+3%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common257 in 3 months

Month by month

198 Mar 218 Apr 179 May 196 Jun 199 Jul 215 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence25742%
shoplifting6611%
criminal damage6410%
theft529%
public order498%
anti-social behaviour478%
vehicle crime244%
drugs142%

Shirley Warren against Southampton

TypeShirley Warren per 1,000Middle Southampton areaChange
Violence59.847.9▲ 12%
Burglary2.33.9▼ 41%
Vehicle crime5.65.6▼ 20%
Anti-social behaviour10.914.7▼ 27%
Theft and robbery15.49.7▲ 20%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Shirley Park171.4▲ 6%
Shirley Warren142▲ 3%
Old Shirley135.9▲ 5%
Coxford135.9▲ 10%
Hollybrook124▲ 2%
Maybush116▲ 6%
Aldermoor110.5▼ 2%
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 Shirley Warren a safe area?

Shirley Warren had about 142 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 23 of 63 Southampton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Shirley Warren?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (257), followed by shoplifting (66) and criminal damage (64).