Crime in Sutton Wylde Green: statistics, rates and trends
857 crimes were recorded in Sutton Wylde Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 31% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sutton Wylde Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Sutton Wylde Green
- Types of crime in Sutton Wylde Green
- Sutton Wylde Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sutton Wylde Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sutton Wylde Green
- Population and deprivation in Sutton Wylde Green
- Questions about crime in Sutton Wylde Green
- About this data
857 crimes were recorded in Sutton Wylde Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 31% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 397 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sutton Wylde Green has the 1,442nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sutton Wylde Green | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 857 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.8 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +31% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,338 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sutton Wylde Green was highest in the year to July 2026 (857 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (474). Over the whole period it rose 30%, 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 | 857 | 91.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 656 | 70.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 777 | 83.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 677 | 72.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 572 | 61.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 556 | 59.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 474 | 50.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 576 | 61.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 658 | 70.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 83 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 95 |
| April 2026 | 71 |
| March 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 60 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 96 |
| October 2025 | 77 |
| September 2025 | 85 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sutton Wylde Green 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, robbery.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+57%) and violence and sexual offences (+41%). The largest falls were in burglary (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 397 | 42.5 | 5.13 | +57% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 180 | 19.3 | 0.56 | +41% |
| Other theft | 65 | 7.0 | 1.09 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 63 | 6.7 | 1.37 | -5% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.3 | 0.94 | -39% |
| Public order | 28 | 3.0 | 0.45 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 2.9 | 0.19 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 2.8 | 0.41 | +4% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.9 | 1.43 | +50% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.9 | 0.41 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.77 | +75% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.4 | 0.13 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | -67% |
Shoplifting in Sutton Wylde Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sutton Wylde Green recorded 397 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 46.3% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Sutton Wylde Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sutton Wylde Green recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 21.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sutton Wylde Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sutton Wylde Green recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sutton Wylde Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sutton Wylde Green recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sutton Wylde Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sutton Wylde Green recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sutton Wylde Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sutton Wylde Green recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sutton Wylde Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sutton Wylde Green recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sutton Wylde Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sutton Wylde Green recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sutton Wylde Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sutton Wylde Green recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sutton Wylde Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sutton Wylde Green recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sutton Wylde Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sutton Wylde Green recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sutton Wylde Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sutton Wylde Green recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sutton Wylde Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sutton Wylde Green recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sutton Wylde Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sutton Wylde Green recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sutton Wylde Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sutton Wylde Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton Wylde Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erdington | 2,794 | 128.6 | +40% |
| Sutton Vesey | 1,537 | 76.7 | -16% |
| Sutton Walmley & Minworth | 1,115 | 62.0 | -32% |
| Sutton Trinity | 1,268 | 152.5 | +66% |
| Perry Common | 1,259 | 98.7 | +8% |
| Pype Hayes | 1,533 | 136.1 | +48% |
| Sutton Reddicap | 1,030 | 103.5 | +13% |
| Stockland Green | 3,804 | 142.4 | +55% |
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 Wylde Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 240 |
| On or near Supermarket | 183 |
| On or near Parking Area | 86 |
| On or near Orphanage Road | 22 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 20 |
| On or near Birmingham Road | 17 |
| On or near A453 | 13 |
| On or near Boldmere Close | 13 |
| On or near Lennox Grove | 13 |
| On or near Beeches Walk | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sutton Wylde Green 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 | 421 | 49.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 195 | 22.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 97 | 11.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 51 | 6.0% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 4.1% |
| Not recorded | 27 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% |
Sutton Wylde Green has an estimated population of 9,338. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sutton Wylde Green sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sutton Wylde Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.4% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Sutton Wylde Green a safe place to live?
Sutton Wylde Green recorded 91.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Wylde Green?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 397 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (180).
Is crime in Sutton Wylde Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton Wylde Green was up 31% on the year before: 857 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 656 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sutton Wylde Green?
Sutton Wylde Green 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 Wylde Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.