Crime Rate in Sutton Wylde Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton Wylde Green

The total recorded crimes in Sutton Wylde Green, Birmingham, UK in February 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton Wylde Green crime rate of 2.14 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 Wylde Green, encompassing approximately 18,653 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Sutton Wylde Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Blackham Drive with total crimes: 5

How safe is Sutton Wylde Green?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Sutton Wylde Green demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 742 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sutton Wylde Green recorded fewer crimes than 64 out of 68 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sutton Wylde Green had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 730 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sutton Wylde Green recorded fewer crimes than 64 out of 68 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sutton Wylde Green Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Sutton Wylde Green has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 2.14 ranking 65th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Sutton Wylde Green crimes were 742. The crime rate of Sutton Wylde Green in 2024 was 39.78 (year) or 3.31 (month) ranking it 65 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sutton Wylde Green were around 730 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.13 (year) or 3.26 (month) ranking 65 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birmingham)CrimesRank (Birmingham)CrimesRank (Birmingham)
Ladywood1,736 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter524 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells422 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate470 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green331 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green280 64,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross274 73,794 73,799 7
Harborne269 83,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston249 93,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East222 113,091 103,342 10
Sutton Trinity225 102,673 182,456 23
Bromford & Hodge Hill211 142,637 202,988 11
Erdington210 162,863 112,861 14
Perry Barr218 122,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green163 282,842 122,832 15
Bournville & Cotteridge208 172,787 142,898 13
Aston190 222,794 132,611 19
Moseley212 132,774 162,814 16
Bordesley Green211 152,545 222,529 20
Sheldon208 182,744 172,804 17
Kingstanding195 212,549 212,701 18
Longbridge & West Heath201 202,639 192,522 21
Alum Rock202 192,360 262,214 28
Weoley & Selly Oak127 412,383 252,488 22
Handsworth146 332,441 232,398 25
Edgbaston189 232,015 311,553 49
Brandwood & King's Heath162 292,389 242,419 24
Bournbrook & Selly Park184 241,963 321,570 47
Newtown172 252,149 271,965 34
Hall Green North129 401,918 352,286 26
Frankley Great Park168 262,042 301,667 42
Sparkhill142 352,070 292,281 27
Yardley West & Stechford166 272,097 282,117 30
Billesley133 381,928 342,155 29
Quinton160 301,932 332,104 31
Handsworth Wood148 311,722 372,037 33
Northfield125 431,695 392,077 32
King's Norton South147 321,706 381,933 35
Holyhead143 341,791 361,764 39
Small Heath127 421,652 401,872 36
Sutton Reddicap138 361,296 521,370 53
Oscott93 531,485 471,825 37
Tyseley & Hay Mills134 371,637 411,800 38
Heartlands130 391,548 441,678 41
Pype Hayes106 481,520 451,746 40
Sutton Vesey99 501,603 421,656 43
Birchfield107 461,557 431,569 48
Ward End97 521,406 501,637 44
Shard End116 441,293 531,382 51
Lozells98 511,518 461,600 45
Gravelly Hill116 451,197 571,263 58
South Yardley84 571,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath West107 471,447 481,375 52
Perry Common104 491,290 541,275 57
Highter's Heath86 561,405 511,392 50
Castle Vale90 541,215 561,334 54
Garretts Green76 601,098 591,313 55
Stirchley70 641,266 551,158 60
Sutton Walmley & Minworth86 551,041 611,247 59
King's Norton North77 591,194 581,281 56
Druids Heath & Monyhull80 581,052 601,141 61
Allens Cross76 61869 641,111 62
Rubery & Rednal73 62933 621,083 63
Yardley East72 63921 63906 64
Sutton Four Oaks27 68623 66645 66
Sutton Roughley33 66472 67516 68
Hall Green South31 67452 68519 67
Sutton Mere Green25 69426 69492 69

Sutton Wylde Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (58 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
July 202411
June 202412
May 202411
April 20249
March 202415

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
October 20247
September 20245
July 20246
June 202412
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243

A total of 273 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202525
December 202416
November 202411
October 202444
September 202437
July 202433
June 202458
May 202413
April 202414
March 202412

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 202514
December 202413
November 20245
October 20246
September 202410
July 202413
June 202432
May 202416
April 202413
March 202413

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Sutton Wylde Green in February 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Blackham Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Buxton Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Southam Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
7. Sandy Croft (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Stag Walk (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Foxford Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. The Cobbles (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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