Crime in Royal Sutton Coldfield: statistics, rates and trends
6,530 crimes were recorded in Royal Sutton Coldfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Royal Sutton Coldfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Royal Sutton Coldfield
- Types of crime in Royal Sutton Coldfield
- Royal Sutton Coldfield compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Royal Sutton Coldfield
- Streets with the most crime in Royal Sutton Coldfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Royal Sutton Coldfield
- Population and deprivation in Royal Sutton Coldfield
- Questions about crime in Royal Sutton Coldfield
- About this data
6,530 crimes were recorded in Royal Sutton Coldfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,190 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Royal Sutton Coldfield has the 764th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Royal Sutton Coldfield | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 6,530 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.5 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 91,387 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Royal Sutton Coldfield was highest in the year to July 2022 (7,199 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (5,649). Over the whole period it rose 10%, 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 | 6,530 | 71.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 6,318 | 69.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 6,920 | 75.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 7,086 | 77.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 7,199 | 78.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 6,356 | 69.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 5,649 | 61.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 5,754 | 63.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 5,927 | 64.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 657 |
| June 2026 | 643 |
| May 2026 | 674 |
| April 2026 | 530 |
| March 2026 | 508 |
| February 2026 | 451 |
| January 2026 | 424 |
| December 2025 | 469 |
| November 2025 | 527 |
| October 2025 | 528 |
| September 2025 | 564 |
| August 2025 | 555 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Royal Sutton Coldfield 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 possession of weapons (+53%) and theft from the person (+38%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-35%) and burglary (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,190 | 24.0 | 0.70 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 1,242 | 13.6 | 1.64 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 687 | 7.5 | 1.53 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 407 | 4.5 | 0.66 | +6% |
| Public order | 387 | 4.2 | 0.64 | +19% |
| Burglary | 370 | 4.0 | 1.14 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 357 | 3.9 | 0.25 | -35% |
| Other theft | 348 | 3.8 | 0.60 | -6% |
| Robbery | 169 | 1.8 | 1.37 | +23% |
| Possession of weapons | 107 | 1.2 | 1.21 | +53% |
| Other crime | 98 | 1.1 | 0.51 | -10% |
| Drugs | 89 | 1.0 | 0.30 | +2% |
| Theft from the person | 47 | 0.5 | 0.30 | +38% |
| Bicycle theft | 32 | 0.4 | 0.43 | +68% |
Violence and sexual offences in Royal Sutton Coldfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Royal Sutton Coldfield recorded 2,190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 33.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Royal Sutton Coldfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Royal Sutton Coldfield recorded 1,242 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Royal Sutton Coldfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Royal Sutton Coldfield recorded 687 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Royal Sutton Coldfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Royal Sutton Coldfield recorded 407 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Royal Sutton Coldfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Royal Sutton Coldfield recorded 387 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Royal Sutton Coldfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Royal Sutton Coldfield recorded 370 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Royal Sutton Coldfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Royal Sutton Coldfield recorded 357 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Royal Sutton Coldfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Royal Sutton Coldfield recorded 348 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Royal Sutton Coldfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Royal Sutton Coldfield recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Royal Sutton Coldfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Royal Sutton Coldfield recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Royal Sutton Coldfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Royal Sutton Coldfield recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Royal Sutton Coldfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Royal Sutton Coldfield recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Royal Sutton Coldfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Royal Sutton Coldfield recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Royal Sutton Coldfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Royal Sutton Coldfield recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Royal Sutton Coldfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Royal Sutton Coldfield.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Royal Sutton Coldfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streetly | 497 | 32.0 | -55% |
| Pheasey | 390 | 39.0 | -45% |
| Aldridge | 953 | 60.8 | -15% |
| Fazeley | 894 | 116.5 | +63% |
| Rushall and Shelfield | 806 | 72.3 | +1% |
| Coleshill (North Warwickshire) | 659 | 91.5 | +28% |
| Walsall | 10,400 | 138.3 | +94% |
| Birmingham | 147,777 | 128.4 | +80% |
8 areas within Royal Sutton Coldfield, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Sutton Trinity had the highest rate (152.5 per 1,000) and Sutton Roughley the lowest (34.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Trinity | Neighbourhood | 8,314 | 1,268 | 152.5 |
| Sutton Reddicap | Neighbourhood | 9,948 | 1,030 | 103.5 |
| Sutton Wylde Green | Neighbourhood | 9,338 | 857 | 91.8 |
| Sutton Vesey | Neighbourhood | 20,051 | 1,537 | 76.7 |
| Sutton Walmley & Minworth | Neighbourhood | 17,976 | 1,115 | 62.0 |
| Sutton Four Oaks | Neighbourhood | 11,594 | 547 | 47.2 |
| Sutton Mere Green | Neighbourhood | 8,490 | 381 | 44.9 |
| Sutton Roughley | Neighbourhood | 11,458 | 399 | 34.8 |
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 Royal Sutton Coldfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 518 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 437 |
| On or near Parking Area | 324 |
| On or near Hospital | 266 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 266 |
| On or near Princess Alice Retail Park | 159 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 84 |
| On or near Farthing Lane | 71 |
| On or near Lower Reddicroft | 71 |
| On or near Rectory Road | 64 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Royal Sutton Coldfield 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 | 2,631 | 40.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,128 | 32.6% |
| Under investigation | 481 | 7.4% |
| Not recorded | 357 | 5.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 347 | 5.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 234 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 171 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 105 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 46 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 6 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% |
Royal Sutton Coldfield has an estimated population of 91,387. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Royal Sutton Coldfield sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Royal Sutton Coldfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.2% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 2.1% |
Is Royal Sutton Coldfield a safe place to live?
Royal Sutton Coldfield recorded 71.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Royal Sutton Coldfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (1,242).
Is crime in Royal Sutton Coldfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Royal Sutton Coldfield was up 3% on the year before: 6,530 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 6,318 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Royal Sutton Coldfield?
Royal Sutton Coldfield 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 Royal Sutton Coldfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.