St Alphege and Blythe vs Sutton Vesey

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    St Alphege and Blythe West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Sutton Vesey West Midlands Police

      St Alphege and Blythe vs Sutton Vesey Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      St Alphege and Blythe
      West Midlands Police
      2,511 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.2% trend
      24.9% 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
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A St Alphege and Blythe
      B Sutton Vesey
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,511
      1,531
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,506
      1,706
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.2%
      ↓10.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.9%
      35.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Alphege and Blythe
      B Sutton Vesey
      Violent Crime
      755 ↓5%
      505 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      177 ↓10%
      119 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      191 ↑46%
      81 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      224 ↑11%
      185 ↓12%
      Burglary
      161 ↑55%
      138 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      155 ↑14%
      83 ↓27%
      Drugs
      38 ↓21%
      22 ↓8%
      Public Order
      170 ↓4%
      74 ↓20%
      Robbery
      29 ↓15%
      36 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      491 ↓11%
      229 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      25 ↓11%
      13 ↑160%
      Bicycle Theft
      23 ↓36%
      6 ↓14%
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↓6%
      21 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      40 ↑25%
      19 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sutton Vesey is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Alphege and Blythe safer than Sutton Vesey?

      St Alphege and Blythe has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,511 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 St Alphege and Blythe vs Sutton Vesey?

      St Alphege and Blythe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.2% — meaning total crimes rose 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 St Alphege and Blythe and Sutton Vesey?

      In St Alphege and Blythe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (755 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 St Alphege and Blythe and Sutton Vesey?

      St Alphege and Blythe recorded 177 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 St Alphege and Blythe vs Sutton Vesey?

      Violent crime in St Alphege and Blythe totalled 755 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 St Alphege and Blythe and Sutton Vesey in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Alphege and Blythe recorded 2,506 crimes (now 2,511, a change of +0.2%). Sutton Vesey recorded 1,706 crimes previously (now 1,531, -10.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Alphege and Blythe 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. St Alphege and Blythe has a resolution rate of 24.9% and Sutton Vesey has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St Alphege and Blythe and Sutton Vesey?

      St Alphege and Blythe 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 St Alphege and Blythe 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 St Alphege and Blythe or Sutton Vesey on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Alphege and Blythe 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.