Crime in Sutton Trinity: statistics, rates and trends
1,271 crimes were recorded in Sutton Trinity in the 12 months to August 2026, 152.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sutton Trinity at a glance
- Crime trends in Sutton Trinity
- Types of crime in Sutton Trinity
- Sutton Trinity compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sutton Trinity
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sutton Trinity
- Demographics of Sutton Trinity
- Questions about crime in Sutton Trinity
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (394), shoplifting (214) and anti-social behaviour (126) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 411th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Sutton Trinity | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,271 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 152.9 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,314 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sutton Trinity peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,489 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,048). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,271 | 152.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,226 | 147.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,253 | 150.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,266 | 152.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,489 | 179.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,128 | 135.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,048 | 126.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,116 | 134.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,126 | 135.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 112 |
| July 2026 | 111 |
| June 2026 | 109 |
| May 2026 | 145 |
| April 2026 | 105 |
| March 2026 | 113 |
| February 2026 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 92 |
| December 2025 | 108 |
| November 2025 | 91 |
| October 2025 | 99 |
| September 2025 | 118 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sutton Trinity recorded notably more robbery (4.7 times the national rate), shoplifting (3.0 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (2.9 times the national rate). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 71 to 93 and violence and sexual offences rose from 329 to 394, while burglary fell from 73 to 39 and anti-social behaviour fell from 159 to 126.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 394 | 47.4 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 214 | 25.7 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 126 | 15.2 | 15.4 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 106 | 12.7 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 93 | 11.2 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Public order | 92 | 11.1 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Other theft | 57 | 6.9 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Robbery | 53 | 6.4 | 1.4 | 0% |
| Burglary | 39 | 4.7 | 3.6 | -47% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 2.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 2.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Sutton Trinity has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton Trinity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Reddicap | 1,036 | 104.1 | -32% |
| Sutton Roughley | 401 | 35.0 | -77% |
| Sutton Wylde Green | 870 | 93.2 | -39% |
| Sutton Vesey | 1,567 | 78.2 | -49% |
| Sutton Walmley & Minworth | 1,117 | 62.1 | -59% |
| Sutton Four Oaks | 543 | 46.8 | -69% |
| Sutton Mere Green | 380 | 44.8 | -71% |
| Perry Common | 1,281 | 100.4 | -34% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Sutton Trinity over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (211).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 211 |
| On or near Parking Area | 186 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 97 |
| On or near Lower Reddicroft | 75 |
| On or near Farthing Lane | 65 |
| On or near Clifton Road | 41 |
| On or near Broome Gardens | 38 |
| On or near While Road | 27 |
| On or near Railway Road | 24 |
| On or near Westhaven Road | 23 |
Of the 1,145 crimes in Sutton Trinity with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 126 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 530 | 46.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 373 | 32.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 5.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 52 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 43 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Sutton Trinity has an estimated population of 8,314 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.9%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (47%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (13%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sutton Trinity average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sutton Trinity | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sutton Trinity a safe place to live?
Sutton Trinity recorded 152.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 411th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Sutton Trinity?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 394 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (214).
Is crime in Sutton Trinity going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton Trinity was up 4% on the year before: 1,271 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,226 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sutton Trinity?
About 8,314 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sutton Trinity?
Sutton Trinity 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.