Smith's Wood vs Sutton Vesey

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Smith's Wood West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Sutton Vesey West Midlands Police

      Smith's Wood vs Sutton Vesey Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Smith's Wood
      West Midlands Police
      3,800 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      29.4% 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 Smith's Wood
      B Sutton Vesey
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,800
      1,531
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,955
      1,706
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.9%
      ↓10.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      35.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Smith's Wood
      B Sutton Vesey
      Violent Crime
      1,573 ↑6%
      505 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      160 ↓43%
      119 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      181 ↓35%
      81 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      457 ↓11%
      185 ↓12%
      Burglary
      123 ↓39%
      138 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      368 ↑29%
      83 ↓27%
      Drugs
      115 ↓7%
      22 ↓8%
      Public Order
      211 ↑4%
      74 ↓20%
      Robbery
      75 ↑60%
      36 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      357 ↓4%
      229 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑30%
      13 ↑160%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑30%
      6 ↓14%
      Possession of Weapons
      75 ↑15%
      21 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      79 ↓7%
      19 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sutton Vesey is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Smith's Wood safer than Sutton Vesey?

      Smith's Wood has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,800 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 Smith's Wood vs Sutton Vesey?

      Smith's Wood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.9% — 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 Smith's Wood and Sutton Vesey?

      In Smith's Wood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,573 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 Smith's Wood and Sutton Vesey?

      Smith's Wood recorded 160 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 Smith's Wood vs Sutton Vesey?

      Violent crime in Smith's Wood totalled 1,573 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 Smith's Wood and Sutton Vesey in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Smith's Wood recorded 3,955 crimes (now 3,800, a change of -3.9%). Sutton Vesey recorded 1,706 crimes previously (now 1,531, -10.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Smith's Wood 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. Smith's Wood has a resolution rate of 29.4% and Sutton Vesey has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Smith's Wood and Sutton Vesey?

      Smith's Wood 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 Smith's Wood 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 Smith's Wood or Sutton Vesey on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Smith's Wood 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.