Crime in Sutton Reddicap: statistics, rates and trends
1,030 crimes were recorded in Sutton Reddicap in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sutton Reddicap at a glance
- Crime trends in Sutton Reddicap
- Types of crime in Sutton Reddicap
- Sutton Reddicap compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sutton Reddicap
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sutton Reddicap
- Population and deprivation in Sutton Reddicap
- Questions about crime in Sutton Reddicap
- About this data
1,030 crimes were recorded in Sutton Reddicap in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 462 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sutton Reddicap has the 1,158th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sutton Reddicap | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,030 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.5 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,948 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sutton Reddicap was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,272 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (718). Over the whole period it rose 43%, 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 | 1,030 | 103.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,222 | 122.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,210 | 121.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,245 | 125.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,272 | 127.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,134 | 114.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 882 | 88.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 800 | 80.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 718 | 72.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 86 |
| June 2026 | 100 |
| May 2026 | 108 |
| April 2026 | 95 |
| March 2026 | 95 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 69 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 64 |
| September 2025 | 102 |
| August 2025 | 101 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sutton Reddicap 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-49%) and shoplifting (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 462 | 46.4 | 1.36 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 124 | 12.5 | 1.50 | -46% |
| Vehicle crime | 90 | 9.0 | 1.84 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 6.3 | 0.93 | -28% |
| Public order | 63 | 6.3 | 0.95 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 5.8 | 0.38 | -49% |
| Burglary | 43 | 4.3 | 1.22 | -14% |
| Other theft | 43 | 4.3 | 0.68 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 2.7 | 2.80 | +108% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.7 | 1.27 | +42% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.6 | 0.49 | -20% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.5 | 0.71 | -35% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.8 | 0.48 | +60% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sutton Reddicap
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sutton Reddicap recorded 462 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 44.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sutton Reddicap
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sutton Reddicap recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sutton Reddicap
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sutton Reddicap recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sutton Reddicap
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sutton Reddicap recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sutton Reddicap
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sutton Reddicap recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sutton Reddicap
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sutton Reddicap recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sutton Reddicap
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sutton Reddicap recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sutton Reddicap
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sutton Reddicap recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sutton Reddicap
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sutton Reddicap recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 108% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sutton Reddicap
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sutton Reddicap recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sutton Reddicap
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sutton Reddicap recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sutton Reddicap
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sutton Reddicap recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sutton Reddicap
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sutton Reddicap recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sutton Reddicap
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sutton Reddicap 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sutton Reddicap, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sutton Reddicap.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton Reddicap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Trinity | 1,268 | 152.5 | +47% |
| Sutton Roughley | 399 | 34.8 | -66% |
| Sutton Walmley & Minworth | 1,115 | 62.0 | -40% |
| Sutton Wylde Green | 857 | 91.8 | -11% |
| Sutton Vesey | 1,537 | 76.7 | -26% |
| Sutton Four Oaks | 547 | 47.2 | -54% |
| Sutton Mere Green | 381 | 44.9 | -57% |
| Erdington | 2,794 | 128.6 | +24% |
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 Reddicap over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 239 |
| On or near Rectory Road | 64 |
| On or near Supermarket | 64 |
| On or near Bracken Drive | 57 |
| On or near Mount View | 54 |
| On or near Churchill Road | 38 |
| On or near Reddicap Heath Road | 33 |
| On or near Wyatt Road | 21 |
| On or near Falcon Lodge Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Broomie Close | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sutton Reddicap 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 400 | 38.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 291 | 28.3% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 8.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 80 | 7.8% |
| Not recorded | 58 | 5.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 42 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.8% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Sutton Reddicap has an estimated population of 9,948. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sutton Reddicap sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sutton Reddicap |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.6% |
| Social rented homes | 20.5% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.3% |
Is Sutton Reddicap a safe place to live?
Sutton Reddicap recorded 103.5 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 Sutton Reddicap?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 462 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (124).
Is crime in Sutton Reddicap going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton Reddicap was down 16% on the year before: 1,030 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,222 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sutton Reddicap?
Sutton Reddicap 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 Reddicap. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.