Crime Rates at Applecross, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2RD

Applecross area has the 51st lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Sutton Four Oaks , and the 382nd lowest crime rate of 3,059 local areas in Birmingham .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Applecross (B74 2RD) in the last 12 months was 27.8 per 1,000 residents and was 39.6% lower than the Sutton Four Oaks average (46.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 17.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Applecross (B74 2RD), the main crime hotspot is near Clarry Drive. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.