WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: West Midlands Police Police

Crime in Castle Vale, Birmingham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Castle Vale, localized within Birmingham.

Total Crimes

135
trending_up +11.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

103.32per 1k
trending_up +3.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

9,937

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Safety Heatmap

Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences49
Criminal Damage & Arson29
Shoplifting21
Public Order6
Vehicle Crime5
Burglary4
Weapons Possession4
Other Crime4
Robbery4
Other Theft3
Anti-social Behaviour3
Drug Offences2
Theft from Person1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Brabazon Grove Map
Shoplifting: 17Robbery: 1Other crime: 1
21
On or near Lanark Croft Map
Shoplifting: 4Criminal damage and arson: 2Other theft: 1
8
On or near De Havilland Drive Map
Criminal damage and arson: 5Public order: 1
6
On or near Dyce Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Burglary: 1
4
On or near Chigwell Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 1
4
On or near Northolt Drive Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Possession of weapons: 1
3
On or near Hedley Croft Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3
3
On or near Berwood Park Map
Other crime: 1Public order: 1
2
On or near Hurricane Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Bovingdon Road Map
Other crime: 1Other theft: 1
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Birmingham district.

Local Rank

#50safest in Birmingham

National Safety

Top 16%Riskiest

City Average

113.55per 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 May 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: 30 Jun 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 May 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: 30 Jun 2026

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

Issued: 1 May 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: 30 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

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

JUN27

Police Surgery, St John's Church

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Police Surgery

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10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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St John's Church Walmley Road Sutton Coldfield

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

JUL11

Police Surgery, St John's Church

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Police Surgery

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10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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St John's Church Walmley Road Sutton Coldfield

JUL23

Sweetfields Bakery Police Surgery

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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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