WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: West Midlands Police Police

Castle Vale Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Castle Vale, localized within Birmingham.

Total Crimes

121
trending_up +21.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

100.0per 1k
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Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

9,937

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences53
Shoplifting18
Vehicle Crime9
Criminal Damage & Arson9
Public Order7
Drug Offences7
Anti-social Behaviour6
Other Theft5
Burglary3
Other Crime2
Weapons Possession2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Brabazon Grove Map
Shoplifting: 15Public order: 2Drugs: 1
19
On or near Lanark Croft Map
Shoplifting: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2Drugs: 1
8
On or near Avery Croft Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Vehicle crime: 1
4
On or near Long Close Walk Map
Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Dyce Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Locking Croft Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1
3
On or near Shawberry Avenue Map
Drugs: 1Other theft: 1Possession of weapons: 1
3
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Dunlop Way Map
Burglary: 1Shoplifting: 1Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Dixon Close Map
Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2

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Local Rank

#51safest in Birmingham

National Safety

Top 14%Riskiest

City Average

114.31per 1k

Local Policing

Sutton New Hall

West Midlands Police

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Local Priorities

Ensure residents of Sutton New Hall feel safe and reassured by providing regular contact with their Neighbourhood Team and having officers be as visible as possible where needed.

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

Police surgeries are often held at different times and locations to provide a range of opportunities for members of the public to engage with the local neighbourhood team. Here they can raise any issues of concern and be provided with crime prevention advice and tools, as well as doing this the team also attend community events at locations such as schools and public events to interact with the community.

Actioned: 26 Apr 2026

Address locally raised concerns around anti-social behaviour within Sutton New Hall through working with partner agencies including Birmingham City Council to address repeat ASB issues and utilise enforcement action where appropriate.

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

Sutton New Hall is patrolled to provide reassurance and a visible presence to the public. Proactive patrols have been ongoing and several arrests made around the retail crimes Police work alongside partner agencies and conduct operations to target hot spot areas and utilise enforcement opportunities.

Actioned: 26 Apr 2026

Tackle retail crime around Sutton New Hall. Working with business partners to identify repeat offenders and bring them to justice.

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

Pro active retail operations have been completed and multiple arrests made including prolific shoplifters. The team are continuing to conduct patrols around hotspot areas and utilising police systems, local knowledge and community partners to try and ID suspects in order to take positive action.

Actioned: 26 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

MAY28

Sweetfields Police Surgery

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Crime Prevention Advice

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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141 Sutton Road ,Wylde Birmingham

JUN6

Police Surgery, St John's Church

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Police Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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St John's Church Walmley Road Walmley

JUN11

Sweetfields Police Surgery

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Crime Prevention Advice

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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141 Sutton Road, Birmingham

JUN25

Sweetfields Bakery Police Surgery

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Crime Prevention Advice

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12:00 AM — 12:00 AM

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141 Sutton Road Birmingham

JUL9

Sweetfields

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crime prevention

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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141 Sutton Road ,Wylde Birmingham

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