Selly Oak vs Sutton Trinity

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Selly Oak West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Sutton Trinity West Midlands Police

      Selly Oak vs Sutton Trinity Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Selly Oak
      West Midlands Police
      3,612 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      42.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Sutton Trinity
      West Midlands Police
      2,722 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.2% trend
      28.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Selly Oak
      B Sutton Trinity
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,612
      2,722
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,421
      2,871
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.6%
      ↓5.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.9%
      28.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Selly Oak
      B Sutton Trinity
      Violent Crime
      1,103 ↓3%
      908 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      204 ↓30%
      250 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      206 ↓3%
      123 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      302 ↓1%
      265 ↓10%
      Burglary
      280 ↓2%
      154 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      194 ↓15%
      182 ↓15%
      Drugs
      80 ↓10%
      39 ↑30%
      Public Order
      151 ↓24%
      168 ↓2%
      Robbery
      113 ↑57%
      66 ↓20%
      Shoplifting
      799 ↑76%
      444 ↑2%
      Theft from Person
      25 ↑67%
      24 ↑60%
      Bicycle Theft
      33 ↓11%
      11 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      66 ↑20%
      37 ↑9%
      Other Crime
      56 ↑37%
      51 ↑21%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sutton Trinity is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Selly Oak safer than Sutton Trinity?

      Selly Oak has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,612 crimes in the last 12 months. Sutton Trinity has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,722 crimes. Sutton Trinity scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Selly Oak vs Sutton Trinity?

      Selly Oak shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sutton Trinity shows -5.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Selly Oak and Sutton Trinity?

      In Selly Oak, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,103 incidents). In Sutton Trinity, it is Violent Crime (908 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Selly Oak and Sutton Trinity?

      Selly Oak recorded 204 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sutton Trinity recorded 250. 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 Selly Oak vs Sutton Trinity?

      Violent crime in Selly Oak totalled 1,103 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 908 in Sutton Trinity. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Selly Oak and Sutton Trinity in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Selly Oak recorded 3,421 crimes (now 3,612, a change of +5.6%). Sutton Trinity recorded 2,871 crimes previously (now 2,722, -5.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Selly Oak and Sutton Trinity?

      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. Selly Oak has a resolution rate of 42.9% and Sutton Trinity has 28.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Selly Oak and Sutton Trinity?

      Selly Oak falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Sutton Trinity 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 Selly Oak and Sutton Trinity?

      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 Selly Oak or Sutton Trinity on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Selly Oak and Sutton Trinity. 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.