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Crime in Sutton Coldfield

Sutton Coldfield had 937 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 81.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 86th of 91 Birmingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 36% below the middle Birmingham area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

B72, Birmingham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Sutton Coldfield

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81.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
86 of 91Birmingham rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common336 in 3 months

Month by month

300 Mar 258 Apr 339 May 312 Jun 318 Jul 307 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Sutton Coldfield. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence33636%
vehicle crime10411%
shoplifting9610%
public order748%
criminal damage738%
anti-social behaviour728%
theft526%
burglary334%

Sutton Coldfield against Birmingham

TypeSutton Coldfield per 1,000Middle Birmingham areaChange
Violence29.354.30%
Burglary2.95.2▼ 34%
Vehicle crime9.110▲ 6%
Anti-social behaviour6.35.60%
Theft and robbery8.211.4▲ 31%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wylde Green102.7▼ 9%
Sutton Coldfield81.7▲ 4%
Little Sutton69.8▲ 19%
Boldmere61.5▲ 37%
Four Oaks54.4▲ 32%
Mere Green53.9▲ 31%
Walmley46.1▲ 7%
See every Birmingham area ranked on the crime in Birmingham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Sutton Coldfield a safe area?

Sutton Coldfield had about 81.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 86 of 91 Birmingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sutton Coldfield?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (336), followed by vehicle crime (104) and shoplifting (96).