Crime in Sutton Mere Green: statistics, rates and trends
381 crimes were recorded in Sutton Mere Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sutton Mere Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Sutton Mere Green
- Types of crime in Sutton Mere Green
- Sutton Mere Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sutton Mere Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sutton Mere Green
- Population and deprivation in Sutton Mere Green
- Questions about crime in Sutton Mere Green
- About this data
381 crimes were recorded in Sutton Mere Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 143 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sutton Mere Green has the 3,247th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sutton Mere Green | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 381 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.9 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,490 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sutton Mere Green was highest in the year to July 2023 (484 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (360). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 381 | 44.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 392 | 46.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 448 | 52.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 484 | 57.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 439 | 51.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 436 | 51.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 360 | 42.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 417 | 49.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 383 | 45.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sutton Mere Green 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 vehicle crime, robbery.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+48%). The largest falls were in other theft (-56%) and shoplifting (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 143 | 16.8 | 0.49 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 62 | 7.3 | 1.48 | +48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.5 | 0.52 | +131% |
| Public order | 29 | 3.4 | 0.51 | +107% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 3.1 | 0.37 | -38% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.8 | 0.80 | -35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 2.6 | 0.17 | -21% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.8 | 1.31 | +50% |
| Other theft | 12 | 1.4 | 0.22 | -56% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.8 | 0.39 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 0.85 | +17% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.2 | 0.07 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.14 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sutton Mere Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sutton Mere Green recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 37.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sutton Mere Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sutton Mere Green recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 16.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sutton Mere Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sutton Mere Green recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 131% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sutton Mere Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sutton Mere Green recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 107% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sutton Mere Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sutton Mere Green recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sutton Mere Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sutton Mere Green recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sutton Mere Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sutton Mere Green recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sutton Mere Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sutton Mere Green recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sutton Mere Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sutton Mere Green recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sutton Mere Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sutton Mere Green recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sutton Mere Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sutton Mere Green recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sutton Mere Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sutton Mere Green recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sutton Mere Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sutton Mere Green recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sutton Mere Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sutton Mere Green recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sutton Mere Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sutton Mere Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton Mere Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Four Oaks | 547 | 47.2 | +5% |
| Sutton Roughley | 399 | 34.8 | -22% |
| Sutton Trinity | 1,268 | 152.5 | +240% |
| Sutton Reddicap | 1,030 | 103.5 | +131% |
| Sutton Vesey | 1,537 | 76.7 | +71% |
| Sutton Wylde Green | 857 | 91.8 | +105% |
| Kingstanding | 2,448 | 108.1 | +141% |
| Sutton Walmley & Minworth | 1,115 | 62.0 | +38% |
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 Sutton Mere Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Badgers Bank Road | 49 |
| On or near Roughley Drive | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Kestrel Drive | 14 |
| On or near Supermarket | 13 |
| On or near Grange Lane | 11 |
| On or near Wilmcote Drive | 11 |
| On or near Dugdale Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Sara Close | 10 |
| On or near Byron Court | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sutton Mere Green 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 | 163 | 42.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 142 | 37.3% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 8.9% |
| Not recorded | 22 | 5.8% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% |
Sutton Mere Green has an estimated population of 8,490. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sutton Mere Green sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sutton Mere Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.7% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Sutton Mere Green a safe place to live?
Sutton Mere Green recorded 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Sutton Mere Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (62).
Is crime in Sutton Mere Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton Mere Green was down 3% on the year before: 381 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 392 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sutton Mere Green?
Sutton Mere Green 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 Sutton Mere Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.