Crime in Sutton Roughley: statistics, rates and trends
401 crimes were recorded in Sutton Roughley in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sutton Roughley at a glance
- Crime trends in Sutton Roughley
- Types of crime in Sutton Roughley
- Sutton Roughley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sutton Roughley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sutton Roughley
- Demographics of Sutton Roughley
- Questions about crime in Sutton Roughley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (185), vehicle crime (66) and burglary (34) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,634th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Sutton Roughley | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 401 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.0 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,458 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sutton Roughley peaked in the year to August 2023 (503 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (390). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 401 | 35.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 426 | 37.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 501 | 43.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 503 | 43.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 414 | 36.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 481 | 42.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 418 | 36.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 422 | 36.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 390 | 34.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (65% below) and criminal damage and arson (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 136 to 185, while burglary fell from 65 to 34 and vehicle crime fell from 85 to 66.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 185 | 16.1 | 34.2 | +36% |
| Vehicle crime | 66 | 5.8 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Burglary | 34 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 2.5 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.3 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 1.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 1.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Sutton Roughley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton Roughley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Mere Green | 380 | 44.8 | +28% |
| Sutton Trinity | 1,271 | 152.9 | +337% |
| Sutton Reddicap | 1,036 | 104.1 | +198% |
| Sutton Four Oaks | 543 | 46.8 | +34% |
| Sutton Walmley & Minworth | 1,117 | 62.1 | +78% |
| Sutton Wylde Green | 870 | 93.2 | +166% |
| Sutton Vesey | 1,567 | 78.2 | +123% |
| Perry Common | 1,281 | 100.4 | +187% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Sutton Roughley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
| On or near Aulton Road | 31 |
| On or near Hospital | 21 |
| On or near Ludford Close | 13 |
| On or near Randle Drive | 13 |
| On or near Hanam Close | 12 |
| On or near Kingston Road | 12 |
| On or near St George'S Close | 12 |
| On or near Wyrley Road | 12 |
| On or near Poplar Avenue | 8 |
Of the 387 crimes in Sutton Roughley with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 14 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 172 | 44.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 145 | 37.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Sutton Roughley has an estimated population of 11,458 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sutton Roughley average decile 9.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sutton Roughley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sutton Roughley a safe place to live?
Sutton Roughley recorded 35.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,634th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sutton Roughley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 185 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (66).
Is crime in Sutton Roughley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton Roughley was down 6% on the year before: 401 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 426 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sutton Roughley?
About 11,458 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sutton Roughley?
Sutton Roughley 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.