Sutton Four Oaks vs Tipton Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Sutton Four Oaks West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Tipton Town West Midlands Police

      Sutton Four Oaks vs Tipton Town Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Sutton Four Oaks
      West Midlands Police
      974 crimes / 12m
      ↓16% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Tipton Town
      West Midlands Police
      4,656 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.4% trend
      27.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sutton Four Oaks
      B Tipton Town
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      974
      4,656
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,160
      5,082
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16%
      ↓8.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      27.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sutton Four Oaks
      B Tipton Town
      Violent Crime
      336 ↓14%
      1,990 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      49 ↓35%
      256 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      59 ↓3%
      219 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      126 ↓25%
      402 ↑2%
      Burglary
      77 ↓8%
      164 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      60 ↑2%
      408 ↓14%
      Drugs
      7 ↓46%
      112 ↑29%
      Public Order
      48 ↓19%
      218 ↓27%
      Robbery
      20 ↓31%
      107 ↑22%
      Shoplifting
      145 ↓20%
      546 ↑16%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑75%
      15 ↓42%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑14%
      16 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑67%
      94 ↑7%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑0%
      109 ↓27%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sutton Four Oaks is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sutton Four Oaks safer than Tipton Town?

      Sutton Four Oaks has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 974 crimes in the last 12 months. Tipton Town has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 4,656 crimes. Sutton Four Oaks scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sutton Four Oaks vs Tipton Town?

      Sutton Four Oaks shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tipton Town shows -8.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sutton Four Oaks and Tipton Town?

      In Sutton Four Oaks, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (336 incidents). In Tipton Town, it is Violent Crime (1,990 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sutton Four Oaks and Tipton Town?

      Sutton Four Oaks recorded 49 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tipton Town recorded 256. 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 Sutton Four Oaks vs Tipton Town?

      Violent crime in Sutton Four Oaks totalled 336 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,990 in Tipton Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sutton Four Oaks and Tipton Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sutton Four Oaks recorded 1,160 crimes (now 974, a change of -16%). Tipton Town recorded 5,082 crimes previously (now 4,656, -8.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sutton Four Oaks and Tipton Town?

      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. Sutton Four Oaks has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Tipton Town has 27.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sutton Four Oaks and Tipton Town?

      Sutton Four Oaks falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Tipton Town 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 Sutton Four Oaks and Tipton Town?

      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 Sutton Four Oaks or Tipton Town on a crime map?

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

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