The Birmingham area with the lowest rates of antisocial behaviour in 2025 has been revealed following a Freedom of Information request submitted to West Midlands Police (WMP). Sutton Four Oaks recorded just 52 antisocial behaviour (ASB) incidents throughout the year, making it the safest neighbourhood in the city according to this metric.
Understanding Antisocial Behaviour
Antisocial behaviour is defined under the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 as 'behaviour by a person which causes, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to persons not of the same household as the person.' This can manifest as personal ASB, nuisance ASB, or environmental ASB.
Monthly Breakdown of ASB Incidents in Sutton Four Oaks
The monthly distribution of ASB incidents in Sutton Four Oaks for 2025 shows significant variation, with the highest number recorded in July (11 incidents) and the lowest in March, September, October, and November (each with only 2 incidents). Here is the full monthly breakdown:
- January: 3
- February: 4
- March: 2
- April: 3
- May: 5
- June: 10
- July: 11
- August: 5
- September: 2
- October: 2
- November: 2
- December: 3
Police Response and Community Action
West Midlands Police actively address ASB issues reported to the force, working in partnership with council authorities and the wider community to understand and resolve concerns. The force is dedicated to keeping Birmingham communities safe, with dedicated neighbourhood officers assigned to tackle crime and ASB at a local level. These officers operate as part of a broader neighbourhood policing team, established under the government's 'neighbourhood policing guarantee' earlier this year.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police stated: 'We don't tolerate anti-social behaviour in Birmingham or anywhere in the West Midlands, and we're working with our partners every day to tackle it as we know the effect it can have on people's lives.' Specific patrols in hotspot areas aim to reduce ASB, providing visible reassurance while targeting those suspected of involvement in crime and disorder.
The spokesperson added: 'We have an ASB action plan, aiming to make communities safer by stopping, preventing, and responding to ASB – with a harm-focussed approach that puts victims' needs first. We had 13,000 responses to our Action on ASB survey earlier this year, which helps inform our local plans. We encourage you to continually talk to your local police officers about ASB concerns, and please report any issues to us.'
