Sheldon vs Sutton Vesey

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Sheldon West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Sutton Vesey West Midlands Police

      Sheldon vs Sutton Vesey Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Sheldon
      West Midlands Police
      2,941 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Sutton Vesey
      West Midlands Police
      1,531 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.3% trend
      35.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sheldon
      B Sutton Vesey
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,941
      1,531
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,054
      1,706
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.7%
      ↓10.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.8%
      35.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sheldon
      B Sutton Vesey
      Violent Crime
      1,062 ↑6%
      505 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      187 ↓27%
      119 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      156 ↓35%
      81 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      244 ↓7%
      185 ↓12%
      Burglary
      132 ↑5%
      138 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      208 ↓5%
      83 ↓27%
      Drugs
      53 ↑36%
      22 ↓8%
      Public Order
      135 ↓14%
      74 ↓20%
      Robbery
      115 ↑37%
      36 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      523 ↓2%
      229 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑8%
      13 ↑160%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↓25%
      6 ↓14%
      Possession of Weapons
      46 ↓12%
      21 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      55 ↑0%
      19 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sutton Vesey is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sheldon safer than Sutton Vesey?

      Sheldon has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,941 crimes in the last 12 months. Sutton Vesey has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,531 crimes. Sutton Vesey scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sheldon vs Sutton Vesey?

      Sheldon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sutton Vesey shows -10.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sheldon and Sutton Vesey?

      In Sheldon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,062 incidents). In Sutton Vesey, it is Violent Crime (505 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sheldon and Sutton Vesey?

      Sheldon recorded 187 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sutton Vesey recorded 119. 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 Sheldon vs Sutton Vesey?

      Violent crime in Sheldon totalled 1,062 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 505 in Sutton Vesey. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sheldon and Sutton Vesey in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sheldon recorded 3,054 crimes (now 2,941, a change of -3.7%). Sutton Vesey recorded 1,706 crimes previously (now 1,531, -10.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sheldon and Sutton Vesey?

      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. Sheldon has a resolution rate of 25.8% and Sutton Vesey has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sheldon and Sutton Vesey?

      Sheldon falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Sutton Vesey 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 Sheldon and Sutton Vesey?

      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 Sheldon or Sutton Vesey on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sheldon and Sutton Vesey. 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.