Crime in Great Barr with Yew Tree: statistics, rates and trends
854 crimes were recorded in Great Barr with Yew Tree in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Great Barr with Yew Tree at a glance
- Crime trends in Great Barr with Yew Tree
- Types of crime in Great Barr with Yew Tree
- Great Barr with Yew Tree compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Great Barr with Yew Tree
- What happened after crimes were reported in Great Barr with Yew Tree
- Population and deprivation in Great Barr with Yew Tree
- Questions about crime in Great Barr with Yew Tree
- About this data
854 crimes were recorded in Great Barr with Yew Tree in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 414 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Great Barr with Yew Tree has the 2,453rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Great Barr with Yew Tree | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 854 | 36,124 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.3 | 102.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,278 | 353,860 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Great Barr with Yew Tree was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,228 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (768). Over the whole period it fell 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 854 | 64.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 862 | 64.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 902 | 67.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,101 | 82.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,228 | 92.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,061 | 79.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 910 | 68.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 768 | 57.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 964 | 72.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 98 |
| June 2026 | 73 |
| May 2026 | 75 |
| April 2026 | 79 |
| March 2026 | 74 |
| February 2026 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 60 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 72 |
| August 2025 | 69 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Great Barr with Yew Tree over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+30%) and vehicle crime (+25%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-58%) and burglary (-51%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 414 | 31.2 | 0.91 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 135 | 10.2 | 2.06 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 7.1 | 1.04 | +19% |
| Public order | 39 | 2.9 | 0.44 | -20% |
| Other theft | 37 | 2.8 | 0.44 | -30% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.0 | 0.93 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 1.9 | 0.12 | -58% |
| Burglary | 24 | 1.8 | 0.51 | -51% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.4 | 0.44 | +111% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.3 | 0.95 | +6% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.8 | 0.85 | -48% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.6 | 0.07 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Great Barr with Yew Tree
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Great Barr with Yew Tree recorded 414 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 48.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Great Barr with Yew Tree
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Great Barr with Yew Tree recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Great Barr with Yew Tree
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Great Barr with Yew Tree recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Great Barr with Yew Tree
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Great Barr with Yew Tree recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Great Barr with Yew Tree
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Great Barr with Yew Tree recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Great Barr with Yew Tree
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Great Barr with Yew Tree recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Great Barr with Yew Tree
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Great Barr with Yew Tree recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Great Barr with Yew Tree
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Great Barr with Yew Tree recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Great Barr with Yew Tree
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Great Barr with Yew Tree recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Great Barr with Yew Tree
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Great Barr with Yew Tree recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Great Barr with Yew Tree
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Great Barr with Yew Tree recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Great Barr with Yew Tree
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Great Barr with Yew Tree recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Great Barr with Yew Tree
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Great Barr with Yew Tree recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Great Barr with Yew Tree
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Great Barr with Yew Tree recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Great Barr with Yew Tree, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Great Barr with Yew Tree.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Barr with Yew Tree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlemont with Grove Vale | 1,005 | 80.1 | +24% |
| Newton | 962 | 77.5 | +20% |
| Friar Park | 1,105 | 81.1 | +26% |
| Hateley Heath | 1,431 | 88.4 | +37% |
| Wednesbury North | 1,608 | 125.8 | +96% |
| Wednesbury South | 1,511 | 97.9 | +52% |
| West Bromwich Central | 3,504 | 203.2 | +216% |
| Greets Green and Lyng | 2,268 | 139.9 | +118% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Great Barr with Yew Tree over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Arran Close | 63 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Thorncroft Way | 30 |
| On or near Merrion'S Close | 26 |
| On or near Larchwood Road | 25 |
| On or near A4041 | 22 |
| On or near Bramley Road | 22 |
| On or near Barrhill Close | 19 |
| On or near Redwood Road | 18 |
| On or near Lupin Grove | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Great Barr with Yew Tree over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 368 | 43.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 291 | 34.1% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 9.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 3.0% |
| Not recorded | 25 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Great Barr with Yew Tree has an estimated population of 13,278. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Great Barr with Yew Tree sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Great Barr with Yew Tree |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.4% |
| Social rented homes | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Great Barr with Yew Tree a safe place to live?
Great Barr with Yew Tree recorded 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Great Barr with Yew Tree?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 414 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (135).
Is crime in Great Barr with Yew Tree going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Barr with Yew Tree was almost unchanged on the year before: 854 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 862 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Great Barr with Yew Tree?
Great Barr with Yew Tree is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Great Barr with Yew Tree. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.