South Yardley vs Sutton Four Oaks

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    South Yardley West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Sutton Four Oaks West Midlands Police

      South Yardley vs Sutton Four Oaks Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      South Yardley
      West Midlands Police
      4,521 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      28.3% 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 South Yardley
      B Sutton Four Oaks
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,521
      974
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,590
      1,160
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.5%
      ↓16%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.3%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Yardley
      B Sutton Four Oaks
      Violent Crime
      1,993 ↑12%
      336 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      266 ↓18%
      49 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      272 ↓48%
      59 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      383 ↓14%
      126 ↓25%
      Burglary
      191 ↓14%
      77 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      311 ↑6%
      60 ↑2%
      Drugs
      138 ↑38%
      7 ↓46%
      Public Order
      233 ↓6%
      48 ↓19%
      Robbery
      134 ↑23%
      20 ↓31%
      Shoplifting
      321 ↑1%
      145 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      32 ↑52%
      7 ↑75%
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↑18%
      8 ↑14%
      Possession of Weapons
      137 ↑34%
      15 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      90 ↑3%
      17 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sutton Four Oaks is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Yardley safer than Sutton Four Oaks?

      South Yardley has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,521 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 South Yardley vs Sutton Four Oaks?

      South Yardley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.5% — 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 South Yardley and Sutton Four Oaks?

      In South Yardley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,993 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 South Yardley and Sutton Four Oaks?

      South Yardley recorded 266 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 South Yardley vs Sutton Four Oaks?

      Violent crime in South Yardley totalled 1,993 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 South Yardley and Sutton Four Oaks in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Yardley recorded 4,590 crimes (now 4,521, a change of -1.5%). Sutton Four Oaks recorded 1,160 crimes previously (now 974, -16%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Yardley 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. South Yardley has a resolution rate of 28.3% 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 South Yardley and Sutton Four Oaks?

      South Yardley 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 South Yardley 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 South Yardley or Sutton Four Oaks on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Yardley 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.