Crime in Newton, Sandwell: statistics, rates and trends

962 crimes were recorded in Newton, Sandwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.5 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 361 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newton, Sandwell has the 1,945th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Newton, Sandwell was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,164 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (782). Over the whole period it rose 20%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newton, Sandwell 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in other theft (+27%) and shoplifting (+24%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-62%) and criminal damage and arson (-19%).

Violence and sexual offences in Newton, Sandwell

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newton, Sandwell recorded 361 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 37.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Newton, Sandwell

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newton, Sandwell recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 16.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Newton, Sandwell

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newton, Sandwell recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Newton, Sandwell

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newton, Sandwell recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Newton, Sandwell

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newton, Sandwell recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Newton, Sandwell

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newton, Sandwell recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Newton, Sandwell

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newton, Sandwell recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Newton, Sandwell

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newton, Sandwell recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Newton, Sandwell

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newton, Sandwell recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Newton, Sandwell

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newton, Sandwell recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Newton, Sandwell

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newton, Sandwell recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Newton, Sandwell

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newton, Sandwell recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Newton, Sandwell

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newton, Sandwell recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Newton, Sandwell

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newton, Sandwell recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Newton, Sandwell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newton, Sandwell.

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 Newton, Sandwell over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newton, Sandwell 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.

Newton, Sandwell has an estimated population of 12,416. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newton, Sandwell sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Newton, Sandwell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.