Crime in Sutton Four Oaks: statistics, rates and trends
543 crimes were recorded in Sutton Four Oaks in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sutton Four Oaks at a glance
- Crime trends in Sutton Four Oaks
- Types of crime in Sutton Four Oaks
- Sutton Four Oaks compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sutton Four Oaks
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sutton Four Oaks
- Demographics of Sutton Four Oaks
- Questions about crime in Sutton Four Oaks
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (181), shoplifting (81) and vehicle crime (62) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,150th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Sutton Four Oaks | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 543 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.8 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,594 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sutton Four Oaks peaked in the year to August 2022 (608 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (529). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 543 | 46.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 529 | 45.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 568 | 49.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 591 | 51.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 608 | 52.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 586 | 50.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 572 | 49.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 538 | 46.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 588 | 50.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 54 |
| July 2026 | 53 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (64% below) and violence and sexual offences (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 123 to 81.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 181 | 15.6 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 81 | 7.0 | 8.5 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 62 | 5.3 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.5 | 3.6 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 3.3 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Public order | 38 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 27 | 2.3 | 6.4 | +8% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 1.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sutton Four Oaks; the highest is Sutton Trinity (152.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Sutton Roughley (35.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton Four Oaks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Mere Green | 380 | 44.8 | -4% |
| Sutton Roughley | 401 | 35.0 | -25% |
| Sutton Trinity | 1,271 | 152.9 | +226% |
| Sutton Reddicap | 1,036 | 104.1 | +122% |
| Sutton Vesey | 1,567 | 78.2 | +67% |
| Sutton Wylde Green | 870 | 93.2 | +99% |
| Kingstanding | 2,412 | 106.5 | +127% |
| Oscott | 1,426 | 72.9 | +56% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Sutton Four Oaks over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Farncote Drive” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Farncote Drive | 43 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 37 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near Royal Park Close | 26 |
| On or near B4151 | 25 |
| On or near Henley Drive | 16 |
| On or near Park Drive | 15 |
| On or near All Saints Drive | 13 |
| On or near Walsall Road | 12 |
| On or near Aragon Drive | 11 |
Of the 530 crimes in Sutton Four Oaks with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 13 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 251 | 47.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 172 | 32.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Sutton Four Oaks has an estimated population of 11,594 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.6%, against 17.1%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sutton Four Oaks average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sutton Four Oaks | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sutton Four Oaks a safe place to live?
Sutton Four Oaks recorded 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,150th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sutton Four Oaks?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 181 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (81).
Is crime in Sutton Four Oaks going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton Four Oaks was up 3% on the year before: 543 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 529 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sutton Four Oaks?
About 11,594 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sutton Four Oaks?
Sutton Four Oaks 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.