Crime in Sutton Vesey: statistics, rates and trends
1,567 crimes were recorded in Sutton Vesey in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sutton Vesey at a glance
- Crime trends in Sutton Vesey
- Types of crime in Sutton Vesey
- Sutton Vesey compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sutton Vesey
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sutton Vesey
- Demographics of Sutton Vesey
- Questions about crime in Sutton Vesey
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (457), shoplifting (347) and vehicle crime (159) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,910th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Sutton Vesey | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,567 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.2 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 20,051 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sutton Vesey peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,769 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,350). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,567 | 78.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,391 | 69.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,710 | 85.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,621 | 80.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,769 | 88.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,454 | 72.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,350 | 67.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,376 | 68.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,535 | 76.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 172 |
| July 2026 | 180 |
| June 2026 | 164 |
| May 2026 | 158 |
| April 2026 | 126 |
| March 2026 | 102 |
| February 2026 | 115 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 118 |
| November 2025 | 111 |
| October 2025 | 141 |
| September 2025 | 103 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sutton Vesey recorded notably more shoplifting (2.0 times the national rate), vehicle crime (60% above the national rate) and burglary (53% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (73% below) and drugs (57% below). On the year before, public order rose from 56 to 114 and shoplifting rose from 180 to 347, while anti-social behaviour fell from 143 to 84.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 457 | 22.8 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 347 | 17.3 | 8.5 | +93% |
| Vehicle crime | 159 | 7.9 | 5.0 | +7% |
| Public order | 114 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +104% |
| Burglary | 109 | 5.4 | 3.6 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 4.2 | 15.4 | -41% |
| Other theft | 71 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Robbery | 41 | 2.0 | 1.4 | +41% |
| Drugs | 28 | 1.4 | 3.3 | +27% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sutton Vesey; the highest is Sutton Trinity (152.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Oscott (72.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton Vesey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Common | 1,281 | 100.4 | +28% |
| Kingstanding | 2,412 | 106.5 | +36% |
| Sutton Wylde Green | 870 | 93.2 | +19% |
| Sutton Trinity | 1,271 | 152.9 | +96% |
| Erdington | 2,831 | 130.3 | +67% |
| Oscott | 1,426 | 72.9 | -7% |
| Stockland Green | 3,804 | 142.4 | +82% |
| Sutton Reddicap | 1,036 | 104.1 | +33% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Sutton Vesey over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (257).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 257 |
| On or near Princess Alice Retail Park | 161 |
| On or near Welshmans Hill | 52 |
| On or near Heathlands Crescent | 43 |
| On or near Fir Tree Grove | 42 |
| On or near Union Drive | 41 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 37 |
| On or near Gravelly Lane | 34 |
| On or near B4138 | 33 |
| On or near Jockey Road | 32 |
Of the 1,483 crimes in Sutton Vesey with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 84 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 690 | 46.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 455 | 30.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 140 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 71 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 52 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Sutton Vesey has an estimated population of 20,051 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.5%, against 17.1%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and an older population (25%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sutton Vesey average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sutton Vesey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sutton Vesey a safe place to live?
Sutton Vesey recorded 78.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,910th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Sutton Vesey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 457 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (347).
Is crime in Sutton Vesey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton Vesey was up 13% on the year before: 1,567 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,391 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sutton Vesey?
About 20,051 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sutton Vesey?
Sutton Vesey 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.