Crime in Great Barr with Yew Tree: statistics, rates and trends
859 crimes were recorded in Great Barr with Yew Tree in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Great Barr with Yew Tree
- Questions about crime in Great Barr with Yew Tree
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (422), vehicle crime (130) and criminal damage and arson (90) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,444th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Great Barr with Yew Tree | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 859 | 36,370 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.7 | 102.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,278 | 353,860 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Great Barr with Yew Tree peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,242 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (776). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 859 | 64.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 849 | 63.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 913 | 68.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,070 | 80.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,242 | 93.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,079 | 81.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 916 | 69.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 776 | 58.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 941 | 70.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Great Barr with Yew Tree recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (86% below) and other theft (57% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 110 to 130, while anti-social behaviour fell from 55 to 28 and burglary fell from 43 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 422 | 31.8 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 130 | 9.8 | 5.0 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Public order | 41 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Other theft | 37 | 2.8 | 6.4 | -31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 2.1 | 15.4 | -49% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.0 | 3.6 | -37% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Great Barr with Yew Tree.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Barr with Yew Tree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlemont with Grove Vale | 1,002 | 79.8 | +23% |
| Newton | 969 | 78.0 | +21% |
| Friar Park | 1,106 | 81.2 | +25% |
| Hateley Heath | 1,420 | 87.7 | +36% |
| Wednesbury North | 1,637 | 128.1 | +98% |
| Wednesbury South | 1,528 | 99.0 | +53% |
| West Bromwich Central | 3,506 | 203.3 | +214% |
| Greets Green and Lyng | 2,262 | 139.6 | +116% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Great Barr with Yew Tree over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Arran Close” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Arran Close | 59 |
| On or near Thorncroft Way | 35 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near A4041 | 27 |
| On or near Larchwood Road | 24 |
| On or near Bramley Road | 22 |
| On or near Merrion'S Close | 21 |
| On or near Redwood Road | 21 |
| On or near Barrhill Close | 19 |
| On or near Edelweiss Close | 16 |
Of the 831 crimes in Great Barr with Yew Tree with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 28 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 376 | 45.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 293 | 35.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Great Barr with Yew Tree has an estimated population of 13,278 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (15%, against 20%), more residents with no qualifications (22%, against 18%) and fewer households without a car (19%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Great Barr with Yew Tree average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Great Barr with Yew Tree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Great Barr with Yew Tree a safe place to live?
Great Barr with Yew Tree recorded 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,444th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Great Barr with Yew Tree?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 422 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (130).
Is crime in Great Barr with Yew Tree going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Barr with Yew Tree was up 1% on the year before: 859 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 849 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Great Barr with Yew Tree?
About 13,278 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Great Barr with Yew Tree?
Great Barr with Yew Tree is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.