Crime in Sutton Wylde Green: statistics, rates and trends
870 crimes were recorded in Sutton Wylde Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 93.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 41% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Sutton Wylde Green
- Questions about crime in Sutton Wylde Green
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (413), violence and sexual offences (177) and vehicle crime (66) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,408th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Sutton Wylde Green | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 870 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.2 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +41% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,338 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Sutton Wylde Green of any year here (870 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 870 | 93.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 615 | 65.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 820 | 87.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 667 | 71.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 591 | 63.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 558 | 59.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 478 | 51.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 574 | 61.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 644 | 69.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sutton Wylde Green recorded notably more shoplifting (5.2 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (42% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (81% below) and criminal damage and arson (57% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 234 to 413 and other theft rose from 40 to 63, while burglary fell from 47 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 413 | 44.2 | 8.5 | +76% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 177 | 19.0 | 34.2 | +36% |
| Vehicle crime | 66 | 7.1 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Other theft | 63 | 6.7 | 6.4 | +57% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.3 | 3.6 | -34% |
| Public order | 31 | 3.3 | 6.7 | +48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 2.9 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 2.9 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sutton Wylde Green; the highest is Sutton Trinity (152.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Sutton Walmley & Minworth (62.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton Wylde Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erdington | 2,831 | 130.3 | +40% |
| Sutton Vesey | 1,567 | 78.2 | -16% |
| Sutton Walmley & Minworth | 1,117 | 62.1 | -33% |
| Sutton Trinity | 1,271 | 152.9 | +64% |
| Perry Common | 1,281 | 100.4 | +8% |
| Pype Hayes | 1,539 | 136.6 | +47% |
| Sutton Reddicap | 1,036 | 104.1 | +12% |
| Stockland Green | 3,804 | 142.4 | +53% |
The 10 locations below account for 72% of the crime recorded in Sutton Wylde Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (259).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 259 |
| On or near Supermarket | 182 |
| On or near Parking Area | 81 |
| On or near Orphanage Road | 22 |
| On or near Birmingham Road | 15 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 14 |
| On or near A453 | 13 |
| On or near Lennox Grove | 13 |
| On or near Boldmere Close | 12 |
| On or near The Gardens | 12 |
Of the 843 crimes in Sutton Wylde Green with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 10% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 27 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 428 | 50.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 191 | 22.7% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 86 | 10.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 62 | 7.4% | 2.5% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 5.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Sutton Wylde Green has an estimated population of 9,338 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.2%, against 17.1%), an older population (29%, against 19%) and fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sutton Wylde Green average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sutton Wylde Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sutton Wylde Green a safe place to live?
Sutton Wylde Green recorded 93.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,408th 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 Wylde Green?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 413 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (177).
Is crime in Sutton Wylde Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton Wylde Green was up 41% on the year before: 870 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 615 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sutton Wylde Green?
About 9,338 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sutton Wylde Green?
Sutton Wylde Green 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.