Is Sutton Four Oaks Safe?
Crime statistics for Sutton Four Oaks. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 3,317 total crimes recorded in Sutton Four Oaks
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Sutton Four Oaks — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sutton Four Oaks safe?
Sutton Four Oaks has a CrimeRadar safety score of 12/100, rated High Crime. A total of 974 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 16% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Sutton Four Oaks are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Sutton Four Oaks in the last 12 months?
974 crimes were recorded in Sutton Four Oaks in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 16% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,160 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,138 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Sutton Four Oaks?
The most common crime in Sutton Four Oaks is Violent Crime, with 1,138 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 116.8% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Sutton Four Oaks increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Sutton Four Oaks is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 16% — from 1,160 crimes in the previous 12 months to 974 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Sutton Four Oaks?
Sutton Four Oaks has a safety score of 12 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Sutton Four Oaks compare to the West Midlands Police average?
Sutton Four Oaks has a safety score of 12/100, while the West Midlands Police force area average is 10/100. Sutton Four Oaks is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Sutton Four Oaks?
50.1% of crimes recorded in Sutton Four Oaks resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by West Midlands Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Sutton Four Oaks?
1,138 violent crimes were recorded in Sutton Four Oaks in the last 12 months — representing 116.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 209 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Sutton Four Oaks last updated?
The crime data for Sutton Four Oaks was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Sutton Four Oaks with other areas?
You can compare Sutton Four Oaks with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.