Crime in Sutton Reddicap: statistics, rates and trends
1,036 crimes were recorded in Sutton Reddicap in the 12 months to August 2026, 104.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Sutton Reddicap
- Questions about crime in Sutton Reddicap
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (476), shoplifting (114) and vehicle crime (89) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,138th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Sutton Reddicap | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,036 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.1 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,948 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sutton Reddicap peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,276 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (733). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 41%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,036 | 104.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,195 | 120.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,250 | 125.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,223 | 122.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,276 | 128.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,171 | 117.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 872 | 87.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 816 | 82.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 733 | 73.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 107 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sutton Reddicap recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.8 times the national rate), vehicle crime (80% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (40% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (63% below) and other theft (35% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 215 to 114 and anti-social behaviour fell from 102 to 56.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 476 | 47.8 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 114 | 11.5 | 8.5 | -47% |
| Vehicle crime | 89 | 8.9 | 5.0 | -1% |
| Public order | 67 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 6.6 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 5.6 | 15.4 | -45% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Burglary | 40 | 4.0 | 3.6 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 2.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sutton Reddicap; 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 Reddicap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Trinity | 1,271 | 152.9 | +47% |
| Sutton Roughley | 401 | 35.0 | -66% |
| Sutton Walmley & Minworth | 1,117 | 62.1 | -40% |
| Sutton Wylde Green | 870 | 93.2 | -11% |
| Sutton Vesey | 1,567 | 78.2 | -25% |
| Sutton Four Oaks | 543 | 46.8 | -55% |
| Sutton Mere Green | 380 | 44.8 | -57% |
| Erdington | 2,831 | 130.3 | +25% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Sutton Reddicap over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (245).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 245 |
| On or near Rectory Road | 67 |
| On or near Bracken Drive | 57 |
| On or near Mount View | 55 |
| On or near Supermarket | 48 |
| On or near Churchill Road | 37 |
| On or near Reddicap Heath Road | 33 |
| On or near Wyatt Road | 25 |
| On or near Falcon Lodge Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Broomie Close | 16 |
Of the 980 crimes in Sutton Reddicap with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 56 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 396 | 40.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 291 | 29.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 106 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 76 | 7.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Sutton Reddicap has an estimated population of 9,948 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (13%, against 20%), more children (22%, against 18%) and more social housing (21%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sutton Reddicap average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Sutton Reddicap | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Sutton Reddicap a safe place to live?
Sutton Reddicap recorded 104.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,138th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Sutton Reddicap?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 476 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (114).
Is crime in Sutton Reddicap going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton Reddicap was down 13% on the year before: 1,036 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,195 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sutton Reddicap?
About 9,948 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sutton Reddicap?
Sutton Reddicap 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.