Total Crime Rate
35.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Beaton Road area has the 42nd highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Sutton Four Oaks , and the 532nd 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 Beaton Road (B74 4RU) in the last 12 months was 35.7 per 1,000 residents and was 25.2% lower than the Sutton Four Oaks average (47.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 24.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 100.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Beaton Road (B74 4RU), the main crime hotspot is near All Saints Drive. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sutton Four Oaks| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | All Saints Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Clarence Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Orchard Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadowside Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sara Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sara Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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