West Midlands Police

Is Sutton Vesey Safe?

Crime statistics for Sutton Vesey. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 24 months: February 2024 – January 2026 3,237 crimes
11 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

3,237 Crimes (last 24 months)
49.1% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↓10.3% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 24 months — 3,237 total crimes recorded in Sutton Vesey

Violent Crime
1,043 32.2%
Shoplifting
498 15.4%
Vehicle Crime
395 12.2%
Burglary
279 8.6%
Anti-Social Behaviour
258 8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
197 6.1%
Other Theft
176 5.4%
Public Order
167 5.2%
Robbery
66 2%
Drugs
46 1.4%
Possession of Weapons
41 1.3%
Other Crime
40 1.2%
Theft from Person
18 0.6%
Bicycle Theft
13 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Sutton Vesey — last 24 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sutton Vesey safe?

Sutton Vesey has a CrimeRadar safety score of 11/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,531 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 10.3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Sutton Vesey are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Sutton Vesey in the last 12 months?

1,531 crimes were recorded in Sutton Vesey 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 10.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,706 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,043 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Sutton Vesey?

The most common crime in Sutton Vesey is Violent Crime, with 1,043 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 68.1% 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 Vesey increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Sutton Vesey is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 10.3% — from 1,706 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,531 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Sutton Vesey?

Sutton Vesey has a safety score of 11 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 Vesey compare to the West Midlands Police average?

Sutton Vesey has a safety score of 11/100, while the West Midlands Police force area average is 10/100. Sutton Vesey 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 Vesey?

49.1% of crimes recorded in Sutton Vesey 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 Vesey?

1,043 violent crimes were recorded in Sutton Vesey in the last 12 months — representing 68.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 258 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 Vesey last updated?

The crime data for Sutton Vesey 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 Vesey with other areas?

You can compare Sutton Vesey 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.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.