Crime Rate in Sutton Vesey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton Vesey

The total recorded crimes in Sutton Vesey, Birmingham, UK in May 2025 are around 150 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton Vesey crime rate of 3.05 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Sutton Vesey, encompassing approximately 49,114 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (34.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
Sutton Vesey Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Union Drive with total crimes: 11
  • Princess Alice Retail Park with total crimes: 9

How safe is Sutton Vesey?

To understand the safety of Sutton Vesey, we need to analyze Sutton Vesey crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Sutton Vesey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 1603 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sutton Vesey recorded fewer crimes than 41 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Sutton Vesey had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 1,656 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sutton Vesey recorded fewer crimes than 42 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, Sutton Vesey has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Sutton Vesey Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sutton Vesey has recorded 150 crimes with crime rate of 3.05 ranking 38th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Sutton Vesey crimes were 1,603. The crime rate of Sutton Vesey in 2024 was 32.64 (year) or 2.72 (month) ranking it 42 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sutton Vesey were around 1,656 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.72 (year) or 2.81 (month) ranking 43 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sutton Vesey)CrimesRank (Sutton Vesey)CrimesRank (Sutton Vesey)
Ladywood2,188 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter601 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells473 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate523 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green409 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green309 74,048 64,405 6
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East316 63,091 103,342 10
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross308 83,794 73,799 7
Harborne282 113,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston302 103,318 83,513 9
Bromford & Hodge Hill305 92,637 202,988 11
Erdington199 282,863 112,861 14
Perry Barr255 142,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green259 132,842 122,832 15
Moseley268 122,774 162,814 16
Bournville & Cotteridge254 152,787 142,898 13
Aston244 162,794 132,611 19
Sheldon206 262,744 172,804 17
Bordesley Green229 172,545 222,529 20
Kingstanding220 182,549 212,701 18
Sutton Trinity183 312,673 182,456 23
Longbridge & West Heath211 212,639 192,522 21
Handsworth218 192,441 232,398 25
Newtown213 202,149 271,965 34
Weoley & Selly Oak209 232,383 252,488 22
Bournbrook & Selly Park210 221,963 321,570 47
Brandwood & King's Heath207 242,389 242,419 24
Edgbaston206 252,015 311,553 49
Hall Green North179 321,918 352,286 26
Alum Rock197 292,360 262,214 28
Sparkhill145 402,070 292,281 27
Yardley West & Stechford202 272,097 282,117 30
Billesley144 411,928 342,155 29
Frankley Great Park160 332,042 301,667 42
Quinton196 301,932 332,104 31
Northfield129 431,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood141 421,722 372,037 33
Heartlands159 341,548 441,678 41
King's Norton South123 471,706 381,933 35
Oscott154 351,485 471,825 37
Small Heath149 391,652 401,872 36
Holyhead152 361,791 361,764 39
Pype Hayes151 371,520 451,746 40
Tyseley & Hay Mills124 461,637 411,800 38
Birchfield126 451,557 431,569 48
Ward End119 481,406 501,637 44
Lozells129 441,518 461,600 45
South Yardley82 601,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath West119 491,447 481,375 52
Highter's Heath89 571,405 511,392 50
Perry Common112 501,290 541,275 57
Shard End93 561,293 531,382 51
Garretts Green102 511,098 591,313 55
Sutton Reddicap100 521,296 521,370 53
Stirchley98 531,266 551,158 60
Castle Vale94 551,215 561,334 54
Allens Cross94 54869 641,111 62
King's Norton North84 591,194 581,281 56
Gravelly Hill81 621,197 571,263 58
Sutton Walmley & Minworth84 581,041 611,247 59
Druids Heath & Monyhull82 611,052 601,141 61
Rubery & Rednal80 63933 621,083 63
Yardley East49 64921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green33 68742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks41 65623 66645 66
Sutton Roughley38 66472 67516 68
Hall Green South35 67452 68519 67
Sutton Mere Green28 69426 69492 69

Sutton Vesey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (17 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202510
March 20259
February 202514
January 202512
December 202411
November 20249
October 202411
September 202413
July 202425
June 202430

A total of 475 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202535
March 202540
February 202531
January 202539
December 202440
November 202451
October 202442
September 202432
July 202450
June 202468

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202514
February 20255
January 20257
December 20248
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245
July 20245
June 202412

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 202412

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 202410
September 202417
July 202410
June 202416

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202518
March 202520
February 202511
January 20253
December 202416
November 20248
October 202411
September 202412
July 202418
June 202420

A total of 125 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 202511
February 20257
January 202513
December 202412
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
July 202415
June 202428

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
July 20247
June 202422

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 193 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20258
March 202511
February 202519
January 202517
December 202411
November 202412
October 202411
September 202413
July 202422
June 202448

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
December 20242
November 20244
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
September 20245
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
July 20243

High Crime Locations Sutton Vesey in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sutton Vesey postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting11
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Union Drive (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Princess Alice Retail Park (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. George Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Welshmans Hill (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Lapworth Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Heathlands Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cherry Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Rough Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
10. The Greenway (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

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