Crime in Newton, Sandwell: statistics, rates and trends
969 crimes were recorded in Newton, Sandwell in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Newton, Sandwell at a glance
- Crime trends in Newton, Sandwell
- Types of crime in Newton, Sandwell
- Newton, Sandwell compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newton, Sandwell
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newton, Sandwell
- Demographics of Newton, Sandwell
- Questions about crime in Newton, Sandwell
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (371), shoplifting (167) and vehicle crime (95) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,914th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Newton, Sandwell | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 969 | 36,370 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.0 | 102.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,416 | 353,860 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Newton, Sandwell peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,164 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (778). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 969 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 940 | 75.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 981 | 79.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,151 | 92.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,164 | 93.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,001 | 80.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 802 | 64.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 778 | 62.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 802 | 64.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 79 |
| July 2026 | 78 |
| June 2026 | 78 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 87 |
| March 2026 | 72 |
| February 2026 | 90 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| December 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 100 |
| October 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 78 |
Compared with England and Wales, Newton, Sandwell recorded notably more possession of weapons (66% above the national rate), shoplifting (59% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (54% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (88% below) and other theft (39% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 119 to 167 and public order rose from 45 to 54, while anti-social behaviour fell from 72 to 22 and vehicle crime fell from 119 to 95.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 371 | 29.9 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 167 | 13.5 | 8.5 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 7.7 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Public order | 54 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Other theft | 49 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Burglary | 38 | 3.1 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 1.8 | 15.4 | -69% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newton, Sandwell; the highest is West Bromwich Central (203.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Great Barr with Yew Tree (64.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newton, Sandwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Barr with Yew Tree | 859 | 64.7 | -17% |
| Charlemont with Grove Vale | 1,002 | 79.8 | +2% |
| Hateley Heath | 1,420 | 87.7 | +12% |
| West Bromwich Central | 3,506 | 203.3 | +160% |
| Friar Park | 1,106 | 81.2 | +4% |
| Wednesbury South | 1,528 | 99.0 | +27% |
| Greets Green and Lyng | 2,262 | 139.6 | +79% |
| St Pauls | 1,820 | 90.9 | +16% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Newton, Sandwell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Amberley Green” (140).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Amberley Green | 140 |
| On or near Bromford Walk | 58 |
| On or near Langdale Road | 46 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Jayshaw Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Sandringham Court | 30 |
| On or near Spouthouse Lane | 30 |
| On or near Blenheim Drive | 27 |
| On or near Bowstoke Road | 27 |
| On or near A4041 | 25 |
Of the 947 crimes in Newton, Sandwell with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 22 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 377 | 39.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 327 | 34.5% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 87 | 9.2% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 7.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Newton, Sandwell has an estimated population of 12,416 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%), less private renting (15%, against 20%) and less social housing (13%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newton, Sandwell average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Newton, Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Newton, Sandwell a safe place to live?
Newton, Sandwell recorded 78.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,914th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Newton, Sandwell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 371 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (167).
Is crime in Newton, Sandwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newton, Sandwell was up 3% on the year before: 969 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 940 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newton, Sandwell?
About 12,416 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newton, Sandwell?
Newton, Sandwell 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.