Crime in Sutton Walmley & Minworth: statistics, rates and trends
1,117 crimes were recorded in Sutton Walmley & Minworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sutton Walmley & Minworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Sutton Walmley & Minworth
- Types of crime in Sutton Walmley & Minworth
- Sutton Walmley & Minworth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sutton Walmley & Minworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sutton Walmley & Minworth
- Demographics of Sutton Walmley & Minworth
- Questions about crime in Sutton Walmley & Minworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (408), vehicle crime (169) and other theft (94) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,523rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Sutton Walmley & Minworth | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,117 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.1 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,976 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sutton Walmley & Minworth peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,372 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,013). 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 | 1,117 | 62.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,013 | 56.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,117 | 62.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,325 | 73.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,372 | 76.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,261 | 70.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,053 | 58.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,170 | 65.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,096 | 61.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 107 |
| July 2026 | 98 |
| June 2026 | 103 |
| May 2026 | 92 |
| April 2026 | 99 |
| March 2026 | 86 |
| February 2026 | 62 |
| January 2026 | 103 |
| December 2025 | 86 |
| November 2025 | 121 |
| October 2025 | 73 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sutton Walmley & Minworth recorded notably more vehicle crime (89% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (75% below) and shoplifting (51% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 51 to 94 and criminal damage and arson rose from 63 to 93, while burglary fell from 79 to 66 and anti-social behaviour fell from 81 to 68.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 408 | 22.7 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 169 | 9.4 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Other theft | 94 | 5.2 | 6.4 | +84% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 93 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +48% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 4.2 | 8.5 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 3.8 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Burglary | 66 | 3.7 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Public order | 61 | 3.4 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Robbery | 29 | 1.6 | 1.4 | +32% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sutton Walmley & Minworth; 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 Walmley & Minworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Wylde Green | 870 | 93.2 | +50% |
| Sutton Reddicap | 1,036 | 104.1 | +68% |
| Castle Vale | 1,439 | 140.5 | +126% |
| Sutton Trinity | 1,271 | 152.9 | +146% |
| Pype Hayes | 1,539 | 136.6 | +120% |
| Erdington | 2,831 | 130.3 | +110% |
| Sutton Vesey | 1,567 | 78.2 | +26% |
| Sutton Roughley | 401 | 35.0 | -44% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Sutton Walmley & Minworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Walmley Ash Road” (106).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Walmley Ash Road | 106 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 71 |
| On or near Alder Close | 49 |
| On or near Longley Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
| On or near Robinson'S Way | 23 |
| On or near Wiggins Croft | 23 |
| On or near Yew Tree Rise | 22 |
| On or near Springfield Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Berryfields Road | 16 |
Of the 1,049 crimes in Sutton Walmley & Minworth with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 68 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 452 | 43.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 384 | 36.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Sutton Walmley & Minworth has an estimated population of 17,976 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.7%, against 17.1%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sutton Walmley & Minworth average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sutton Walmley & Minworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sutton Walmley & Minworth a safe place to live?
Sutton Walmley & Minworth recorded 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,523rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Sutton Walmley & Minworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 408 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (169).
Is crime in Sutton Walmley & Minworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton Walmley & Minworth was up 10% on the year before: 1,117 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,013 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sutton Walmley & Minworth?
About 17,976 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sutton Walmley & Minworth?
Sutton Walmley & Minworth 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.