Crime Rate in Sutton Mere Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton Mere Green

The total recorded crimes in Sutton Mere Green, Birmingham, UK in January 2026 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton Mere Green crime rate of 1.75 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 Mere Green, encompassing approximately 11,402 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sutton Mere Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trinity Road with total crimes: 3
  • Roughley Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sutton Mere Green?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Sutton Mere Green demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 426 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sutton Mere Green recorded fewer crimes than 68 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Sutton Mere Green had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 492 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sutton Mere Green recorded fewer crimes than 68 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sutton Mere Green Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Sutton Mere Green has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 1.75 ranking 69th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Sutton Mere Green crimes were 426. The crime rate of Sutton Mere Green in 2024 was 37.36 (year) or 3.11 (month) ranking it 69 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sutton Mere Green were around 492 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.15 (year) or 3.60 (month) ranking 69 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Sutton Mere Green)CrimesRank (Sutton Mere Green)CrimesRank (Sutton Mere Green)
Ladywood1,804 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter533 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells396 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate437 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green312 64,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green328 54,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross304 73,794 73,799 7
Harborne212 163,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston256 93,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East276 83,091 103,342 10
Perry Barr230 102,775 152,912 12
Bromford & Hodge Hill215 152,637 202,988 11
Erdington225 132,863 112,861 14
Alum Rock230 112,360 262,214 28
Bartley Green173 242,842 122,832 15
Aston229 122,794 132,611 19
Bournville & Cotteridge207 172,787 142,898 13
Longbridge & West Heath224 142,639 192,522 21
Moseley192 202,774 162,814 16
Sheldon199 192,744 172,804 17
Kingstanding178 222,549 212,701 18
Sutton Trinity203 182,673 182,456 23
Bordesley Green171 252,545 222,529 20
Weoley & Selly Oak185 212,383 252,488 22
Handsworth153 302,441 232,398 25
Quinton174 231,932 332,104 31
Brandwood & King's Heath168 272,389 242,419 24
Hall Green North170 261,918 352,286 26
Sparkhill155 292,070 292,281 27
Newtown162 282,149 271,965 34
Yardley West & Stechford142 332,097 282,117 30
Billesley131 351,928 342,155 29
Frankley Great Park118 402,042 301,667 42
Edgbaston98 512,015 311,553 49
Heartlands145 311,548 441,678 41
Northfield126 361,695 392,077 32
Bournbrook & Selly Park144 321,963 321,570 47
Handsworth Wood103 481,722 372,037 33
Small Heath131 341,652 401,872 36
King's Norton South110 461,706 381,933 35
Holyhead122 371,791 361,764 39
Oscott102 491,485 471,825 37
Tyseley & Hay Mills115 431,637 411,800 38
Ward End122 381,406 501,637 44
Lozells118 391,518 461,600 45
Pype Hayes116 421,520 451,746 40
Highter's Heath117 411,405 511,392 50
Sutton Vesey77 591,603 421,656 43
Birchfield94 531,557 431,569 48
South Yardley115 441,444 491,596 46
Castle Vale112 451,215 561,334 54
Sutton Walmley & Minworth103 471,041 611,247 59
Balsall Heath West99 501,447 481,375 52
Shard End89 541,293 531,382 51
Sutton Reddicap78 581,296 521,370 53
Garretts Green95 521,098 591,313 55
Perry Common83 561,290 541,275 57
Stirchley82 571,266 551,158 60
Gravelly Hill84 551,197 571,263 58
King's Norton North50 651,194 581,281 56
Druids Heath & Monyhull68 611,052 601,141 61
Rubery & Rednal71 60933 621,083 63
Allens Cross68 62869 641,111 62
Yardley East67 63921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green60 64742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks29 68623 66645 66
Hall Green South45 66452 68519 67
Sutton Roughley31 67472 67516 68

Sutton Mere Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Robbery incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20252
November 20253
October 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20251
October 20251
September 20256
August 20253
July 20255
June 20257
May 202510
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 202510
November 20255
October 202518
September 202513
August 202515
July 202511
June 20258
May 20256
April 202514
March 202515
February 202514

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20254
November 20257
October 20254
September 20256
August 20256
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
September 20252
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
August 20253
July 20254
June 20255
May 20252
February 20252

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20255
September 20255
August 20252
July 20252
June 20254
March 20251

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
September 20253
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
May 20251

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20256
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Sutton Mere Green in January 2026

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

1. Trinity Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Roughley Drive (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Kestrel Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Keating Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Ridgewood Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Duncalfe Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Crockford Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Hazeltree Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Robbery1

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