Stechford and Yardley North vs Sutton Four Oaks

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

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

      Stechford and Yardley North vs Sutton Four Oaks Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Stechford and Yardley North
      West Midlands Police
      3,411 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.1% trend
      27.4% 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 Stechford and Yardley North
      B Sutton Four Oaks
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,411
      974
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,415
      1,160
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.1%
      ↓16%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.4%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Stechford and Yardley North
      B Sutton Four Oaks
      Violent Crime
      1,459 ↓1%
      336 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      223 ↓18%
      49 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      163 ↑7%
      59 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      338 ↑19%
      126 ↓25%
      Burglary
      125 ↓11%
      77 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      293 ↑12%
      60 ↑2%
      Drugs
      116 ↓9%
      7 ↓46%
      Public Order
      223 ↓3%
      48 ↓19%
      Robbery
      69 ↓10%
      20 ↓31%
      Shoplifting
      229 ↓3%
      145 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      19 ↑138%
      7 ↑75%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑0%
      8 ↑14%
      Possession of Weapons
      76 ↑6%
      15 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      67 ↓1%
      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 Stechford and Yardley North safer than Sutton Four Oaks?

      Stechford and Yardley North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,411 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 Stechford and Yardley North vs Sutton Four Oaks?

      Stechford and Yardley North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.1% — 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 Stechford and Yardley North and Sutton Four Oaks?

      In Stechford and Yardley North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,459 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 Stechford and Yardley North and Sutton Four Oaks?

      Stechford and Yardley North recorded 223 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 Stechford and Yardley North vs Sutton Four Oaks?

      Violent crime in Stechford and Yardley North totalled 1,459 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 Stechford and Yardley North and Sutton Four Oaks in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Stechford and Yardley North recorded 3,415 crimes (now 3,411, a change of -0.1%). Sutton Four Oaks recorded 1,160 crimes previously (now 974, -16%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Stechford and Yardley North 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. Stechford and Yardley North has a resolution rate of 27.4% 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 Stechford and Yardley North and Sutton Four Oaks?

      Stechford and Yardley North 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 Stechford and Yardley North 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 Stechford and Yardley North or Sutton Four Oaks on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Stechford and Yardley North and Sutton Four Oaks. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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