Crime in Newtown, Birmingham: statistics, rates and trends
2,018 crimes were recorded in Newtown, Birmingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 135.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Newtown, Birmingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Newtown, Birmingham
- Types of crime in Newtown, Birmingham
- Newtown, Birmingham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newtown, Birmingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newtown, Birmingham
- Population and deprivation in Newtown, Birmingham
- Questions about crime in Newtown, Birmingham
- About this data
2,018 crimes were recorded in Newtown, Birmingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 135.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 987 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newtown, Birmingham has the 586th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newtown, Birmingham | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,018 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 135.8 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,856 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newtown, Birmingham was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,455 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,675). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 2,018 | 135.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,088 | 140.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,222 | 149.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,455 | 165.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,330 | 156.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,823 | 122.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,675 | 112.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,843 | 124.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,918 | 129.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 181 |
| June 2026 | 210 |
| May 2026 | 190 |
| April 2026 | 168 |
| March 2026 | 199 |
| February 2026 | 140 |
| January 2026 | 162 |
| December 2025 | 168 |
| November 2025 | 159 |
| October 2025 | 147 |
| September 2025 | 152 |
| August 2025 | 142 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newtown, Birmingham 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 violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime, other theft.
The largest increases were in public order (+32%) and theft from the person (+29%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-46%) and anti-social behaviour (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 987 | 66.4 | 1.94 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 196 | 13.2 | 2.68 | +20% |
| Other theft | 133 | 9.0 | 1.40 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 131 | 8.8 | 1.30 | -6% |
| Public order | 111 | 7.5 | 1.12 | +32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 | 6.7 | 0.44 | -44% |
| Drugs | 97 | 6.5 | 2.00 | +24% |
| Burglary | 67 | 4.5 | 1.28 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 51 | 3.4 | 3.54 | +0% |
| Robbery | 51 | 3.4 | 2.54 | -36% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 2.2 | 0.26 | -46% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.0 | 0.92 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 1.8 | 1.08 | +29% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.49 | -62% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newtown, Birmingham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newtown, Birmingham recorded 987 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (66.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 48.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newtown, Birmingham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newtown, Birmingham recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newtown, Birmingham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newtown, Birmingham recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newtown, Birmingham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newtown, Birmingham recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newtown, Birmingham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newtown, Birmingham recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newtown, Birmingham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newtown, Birmingham recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newtown, Birmingham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newtown, Birmingham recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newtown, Birmingham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newtown, Birmingham recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newtown, Birmingham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newtown, Birmingham recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newtown, Birmingham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newtown, Birmingham recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newtown, Birmingham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newtown, Birmingham recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newtown, Birmingham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newtown, Birmingham recorded 29 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newtown, Birmingham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newtown, Birmingham recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newtown, Birmingham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newtown, Birmingham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Newtown, Birmingham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newtown, Birmingham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newtown, Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lozells | 1,554 | 118.6 | -13% |
| Nechells | 5,074 | 210.5 | +55% |
| Soho & Jewellery Quarter | 5,492 | 191.3 | +41% |
| Aston | 2,914 | 128.6 | -5% |
| Birchfield | 1,446 | 115.3 | -15% |
| Ladywood | 10,993 | 411.7 | +203% |
| Handsworth | 2,094 | 164.8 | +21% |
| Bordesley & Highgate | 6,147 | 313.8 | +131% |
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 Newtown, Birmingham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 210 |
| On or near Thomas Street | 136 |
| On or near Supermarket | 100 |
| On or near Clive Passage | 58 |
| On or near Dunsfold Croft | 53 |
| On or near Uxbridge Street | 51 |
| On or near Henrietta Street | 47 |
| On or near Great Hampton Row | 42 |
| On or near William Street North | 40 |
| On or near Summer Lane | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newtown, Birmingham 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 | 780 | 38.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 672 | 33.3% |
| Under investigation | 208 | 10.3% |
| Not recorded | 100 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 85 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 68 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 65 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Newtown, Birmingham has an estimated population of 14,856. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newtown, Birmingham sits in decile 1.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newtown, Birmingham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 20.1% |
| Social rented homes | 63.4% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 79.4% |
Is Newtown, Birmingham a safe place to live?
Newtown, Birmingham recorded 135.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Newtown, Birmingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 987 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (196).
Is crime in Newtown, Birmingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newtown, Birmingham was down 3% on the year before: 2,018 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,088 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newtown, Birmingham?
Newtown, Birmingham 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 Newtown, Birmingham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.