Total Crime Rate
51.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wilkinson Close area has the 44th highest crime rate of 109 local areas in Sutton Reddicap , and the 878th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wilkinson Close (B73 5QQ) in the last 12 months was 51.2 per 1,000 residents and was 39.9% lower than the Sutton Reddicap average (85.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 15.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wilkinson Close (B73 5QQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Mayfield Road, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Goldieslie Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Sutton Reddicap| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Elwyn Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Highbridge Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Wilkinson Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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