Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale vs Sutton Four Oaks

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Sutton Four Oaks West Midlands Police

      Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale vs Sutton Four Oaks Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale
      West Midlands Police
      3,961 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.2% trend
      22.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Sutton Four Oaks
      West Midlands Police
      974 crimes / 12m
      ↓16% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale
      B Sutton Four Oaks
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,961
      974
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,561
      1,160
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.2%
      ↓16%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.9%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale
      B Sutton Four Oaks
      Violent Crime
      1,816 ↓11%
      336 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      246 ↓25%
      49 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      234 ↓8%
      59 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      410 ↓11%
      126 ↓25%
      Burglary
      135 ↓27%
      77 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      308 ↓19%
      60 ↑2%
      Drugs
      88 ↓18%
      7 ↓46%
      Public Order
      192 ↓22%
      48 ↓19%
      Robbery
      42 ↓46%
      20 ↓31%
      Shoplifting
      281 ↑9%
      145 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      30 ↑67%
      7 ↑75%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑144%
      8 ↑14%
      Possession of Weapons
      73 ↓21%
      15 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      84 ↓13%
      17 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sutton Four Oaks is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale safer than Sutton Four Oaks?

      Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,961 crimes in the last 12 months. Sutton Four Oaks has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 974 crimes. Sutton Four Oaks scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale vs Sutton Four Oaks?

      Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sutton Four Oaks shows -16% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale and Sutton Four Oaks?

      In Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,816 incidents). In Sutton Four Oaks, it is Violent Crime (336 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale and Sutton Four Oaks?

      Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale recorded 246 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sutton Four Oaks recorded 49. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale vs Sutton Four Oaks?

      Violent crime in Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale totalled 1,816 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 336 in Sutton Four Oaks. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale and Sutton Four Oaks in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale recorded 4,561 crimes (now 3,961, a change of -13.2%). Sutton Four Oaks recorded 1,160 crimes previously (now 974, -16%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale and Sutton Four Oaks?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale has a resolution rate of 22.9% and Sutton Four Oaks has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale and Sutton Four Oaks?

      Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Sutton Four Oaks is covered by West Midlands Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale and Sutton Four Oaks?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale or Sutton Four Oaks on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale and Sutton Four Oaks. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.