Crime in Sutton Trinity: statistics, rates and trends
1,268 crimes were recorded in Sutton Trinity in the 12 months to July 2026, 152.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Sutton Trinity
- Questions about crime in Sutton Trinity
- About this data
1,268 crimes were recorded in Sutton Trinity in the 12 months to July 2026, 152.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 400 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sutton Trinity has the 415th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sutton Trinity | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,268 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 152.5 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,314 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sutton Trinity was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,505 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,067). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 1,268 | 152.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,244 | 149.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,244 | 149.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,242 | 149.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,505 | 181.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,101 | 132.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,067 | 128.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,113 | 133.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,128 | 135.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 109 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sutton Trinity 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 increases were in violence and sexual offences (+23%) and robbery (+14%). The largest falls were in burglary (-34%) and anti-social behaviour (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 400 | 48.1 | 1.41 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 221 | 26.6 | 3.21 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 14.2 | 0.93 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 112 | 13.5 | 2.74 | +12% |
| Public order | 84 | 10.1 | 1.52 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 9.9 | 1.45 | +0% |
| Other theft | 59 | 7.1 | 1.11 | -13% |
| Robbery | 56 | 6.7 | 4.99 | +14% |
| Burglary | 45 | 5.4 | 1.53 | -34% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.8 | 0.85 | +35% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 2.4 | 2.48 | +33% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.2 | 1.03 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.8 | 2.19 | +88% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 1.8 | 1.07 | -6% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sutton Trinity
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sutton Trinity recorded 400 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 31.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sutton Trinity
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sutton Trinity recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 17.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sutton Trinity
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sutton Trinity recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sutton Trinity
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sutton Trinity recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sutton Trinity
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sutton Trinity recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sutton Trinity
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sutton Trinity recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sutton Trinity
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sutton Trinity recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sutton Trinity
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sutton Trinity recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sutton Trinity
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sutton Trinity recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sutton Trinity
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sutton Trinity recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sutton Trinity
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sutton Trinity recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sutton Trinity
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sutton Trinity recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sutton Trinity
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sutton Trinity recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sutton Trinity
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sutton Trinity recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sutton Trinity, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sutton Trinity.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton Trinity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Reddicap | 1,030 | 103.5 | -32% |
| Sutton Roughley | 399 | 34.8 | -77% |
| Sutton Wylde Green | 857 | 91.8 | -40% |
| Sutton Vesey | 1,537 | 76.7 | -50% |
| Sutton Walmley & Minworth | 1,115 | 62.0 | -59% |
| Sutton Four Oaks | 547 | 47.2 | -69% |
| Sutton Mere Green | 381 | 44.9 | -71% |
| Perry Common | 1,259 | 98.7 | -35% |
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 Trinity over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 208 |
| On or near Parking Area | 192 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 84 |
| On or near Farthing Lane | 71 |
| On or near Lower Reddicroft | 71 |
| On or near Clifton Road | 44 |
| On or near Broome Gardens | 40 |
| On or near While Road | 29 |
| On or near Farthing Pools Close | 26 |
| On or near Railway Road | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sutton Trinity 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 | 508 | 40.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 387 | 30.5% |
| Not recorded | 118 | 9.3% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 6.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Sutton Trinity has an estimated population of 8,314. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sutton Trinity sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sutton Trinity |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.0% |
| Social rented homes | 4.9% |
| Private rented homes | 23.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Sutton Trinity a safe place to live?
Sutton Trinity recorded 152.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Trinity?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 400 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (221).
Is crime in Sutton Trinity going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton Trinity was up 2% on the year before: 1,268 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,244 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sutton Trinity?
Sutton Trinity 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 Trinity. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.