Kings Norton vs Sutton Four Oaks

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Kings Norton West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Sutton Four Oaks West Midlands Police

      Kings Norton vs Sutton Four Oaks Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Kings Norton
      West Midlands Police
      2,518 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.6% trend
      26.9% 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 Kings Norton
      B Sutton Four Oaks
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,518
      974
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,881
      1,160
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.6%
      ↓16%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kings Norton
      B Sutton Four Oaks
      Violent Crime
      1,181 ↓14%
      336 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      187 ↓8%
      49 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      110 ↓8%
      59 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      214 ↑0%
      126 ↓25%
      Burglary
      119 ↓27%
      77 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      270 ↓5%
      60 ↑2%
      Drugs
      33 ↓48%
      7 ↓46%
      Public Order
      135 ↓15%
      48 ↓19%
      Robbery
      49 ↓14%
      20 ↓31%
      Shoplifting
      96 ↑13%
      145 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑0%
      7 ↑75%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓70%
      8 ↑14%
      Possession of Weapons
      60 ↑0%
      15 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      54 ↓41%
      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 Kings Norton safer than Sutton Four Oaks?

      Kings Norton has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,518 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 Kings Norton vs Sutton Four Oaks?

      Kings Norton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.6% — 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 Kings Norton and Sutton Four Oaks?

      In Kings Norton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,181 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 Kings Norton and Sutton Four Oaks?

      Kings Norton recorded 187 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 Kings Norton vs Sutton Four Oaks?

      Violent crime in Kings Norton totalled 1,181 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 Kings Norton and Sutton Four Oaks in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kings Norton recorded 2,881 crimes (now 2,518, a change of -12.6%). Sutton Four Oaks recorded 1,160 crimes previously (now 974, -16%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kings Norton 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. Kings Norton has a resolution rate of 26.9% 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 Kings Norton and Sutton Four Oaks?

      Kings Norton 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 Kings Norton 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 Kings Norton or Sutton Four Oaks on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kings Norton 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.