Crime Rate in Sutton Vesey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton Vesey

The total recorded crimes in Sutton Vesey, Birmingham, UK in April 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton Vesey crime rate of 2.20 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Sutton Vesey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Jockey Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

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 April 2025 the Sutton Vesey has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 2.20 ranking 48th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sutton Vesey)CrimesRank (Sutton Vesey)CrimesRank (Sutton Vesey)
Ladywood2,059 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter477 37,485 27,784 2
Bordesley & Highgate490 26,566 36,053 4
Nechells455 45,884 46,178 3
Acocks Green373 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green333 64,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross314 73,794 73,799 7
Harborne290 93,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston289 103,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East292 83,091 103,342 10
Bromford & Hodge Hill246 152,637 202,988 11
Erdington227 202,863 112,861 14
Sutton Trinity278 112,673 182,456 23
Perry Barr236 172,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green229 192,842 122,832 15
Aston268 122,794 132,611 19
Bournville & Cotteridge256 132,787 142,898 13
Brandwood & King's Heath249 142,389 242,419 24
Moseley205 232,774 162,814 16
Longbridge & West Heath237 162,639 192,522 21
Sheldon196 242,744 172,804 17
Kingstanding232 182,549 212,701 18
Bordesley Green226 212,545 222,529 20
Weoley & Selly Oak211 222,383 252,488 22
Handsworth160 302,441 232,398 25
Alum Rock189 252,360 262,214 28
Hall Green North143 351,918 352,286 26
Edgbaston188 262,015 311,553 49
Sparkhill153 322,070 292,281 27
Newtown180 272,149 271,965 34
Yardley West & Stechford166 282,097 282,117 30
Billesley128 421,928 342,155 29
Bournbrook & Selly Park163 291,963 321,570 47
Frankley Great Park133 402,042 301,667 42
Quinton154 311,932 332,104 31
Northfield145 341,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood127 431,722 372,037 33
Heartlands151 331,548 441,678 41
King's Norton South102 511,706 381,933 35
Small Heath142 361,652 401,872 36
Holyhead135 381,791 361,764 39
Oscott107 491,485 471,825 37
Birchfield139 371,557 431,569 48
Tyseley & Hay Mills117 451,637 411,800 38
Pype Hayes135 391,520 451,746 40
Ward End133 411,406 501,637 44
Castle Vale122 441,215 561,334 54
Lozells103 501,518 461,600 45
South Yardley81 611,444 491,596 46
Perry Common111 461,290 541,275 57
Sutton Reddicap110 471,296 521,370 53
Balsall Heath West99 531,447 481,375 52
Highter's Heath91 581,405 511,392 50
Shard End93 571,293 531,382 51
Stirchley100 521,266 551,158 60
Garretts Green98 541,098 591,313 55
Gravelly Hill96 551,197 571,263 58
King's Norton North82 601,194 581,281 56
Druids Heath & Monyhull94 561,052 601,141 61
Sutton Walmley & Minworth91 591,041 611,247 59
Allens Cross78 62869 641,111 62
Rubery & Rednal63 64933 621,083 63
Yardley East75 63921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green54 65742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks51 66623 66645 66
Hall Green South38 67452 68519 67
Sutton Roughley31 68472 67516 68
Sutton Mere Green28 69426 69492 69

Sutton Vesey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

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
April 202510
March 20259
February 202514
January 202512
December 202411
November 20249
October 202411
September 202413
July 202425
June 202430
May 202419

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
December 20242
November 20244
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 202514
February 20255
January 20257
December 20248
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245
July 20245
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 481 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202535
March 202540
February 202531
January 202539
December 202440
November 202451
October 202442
September 202432
July 202450
June 202468
May 202453

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 202410
September 202417
July 202410
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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
April 20256
March 202511
February 20257
January 202513
December 202412
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
July 202415
June 202428
May 202411

A total of 205 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 202511
February 202519
January 202517
December 202411
November 202412
October 202411
September 202413
July 202422
June 202448
May 202433

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
July 20247
June 202422
May 202410

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
October 20241
July 20243
May 20241

High Crime Locations Sutton Vesey in April 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Jockey Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Union Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Stonehouse Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Gravelly Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
7. Bakers Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Longmore Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Welshmans Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Dunchurch Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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