Crime in Newtown, Birmingham: statistics, rates and trends
2,038 crimes were recorded in Newtown, Birmingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 137.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Newtown, Birmingham
- Questions about crime in Newtown, Birmingham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (993), vehicle crime (206) and criminal damage and arson (139) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 569th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Newtown, Birmingham | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,038 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 137.2 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,856 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Newtown, Birmingham peaked in the year to August 2023 (2,440 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,662). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,038 | 137.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,055 | 138.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,223 | 149.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,440 | 164.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,363 | 159.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,818 | 122.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,662 | 111.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,846 | 124.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,937 | 130.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 162 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Newtown, Birmingham recorded notably more possession of weapons (3.4 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.8 times the national rate) and robbery (2.5 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (73% below) and anti-social behaviour (61% below). On the year before, public order rose from 87 to 119 and drugs rose from 77 to 99, while anti-social behaviour fell from 180 to 90 and shoplifting fell from 56 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 993 | 66.8 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 206 | 13.9 | 5.0 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 139 | 9.4 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Other theft | 128 | 8.6 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Public order | 119 | 8.0 | 6.7 | +37% |
| Drugs | 99 | 6.7 | 3.3 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 6.1 | 15.4 | -50% |
| Burglary | 65 | 4.4 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Robbery | 50 | 3.4 | 1.4 | -32% |
| Possession of weapons | 49 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 2.3 | 8.5 | -39% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.2 | 2.1 | +19% |
| Theft from the person | 26 | 1.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newtown, Birmingham; the highest is Ladywood (410.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Birchfield, Birmingham (116.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newtown, Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lozells | 1,574 | 120.2 | -12% |
| Nechells | 5,008 | 207.8 | +51% |
| Soho & Jewellery Quarter | 5,431 | 189.2 | +38% |
| Aston | 2,901 | 128.0 | -7% |
| Birchfield | 1,457 | 116.2 | -15% |
| Ladywood | 10,966 | 410.7 | +199% |
| Handsworth | 2,083 | 164.0 | +20% |
| Bordesley & Highgate | 6,143 | 313.6 | +129% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Newtown, Birmingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (210).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 210 |
| On or near Thomas Street | 144 |
| On or near Supermarket | 104 |
| On or near Clive Passage | 55 |
| On or near Uxbridge Street | 52 |
| On or near Henrietta Street | 47 |
| On or near Dunsfold Croft | 44 |
| On or near William Street North | 44 |
| On or near Great Hampton Row | 42 |
| On or near Summer Lane | 38 |
Of the 1,948 crimes in Newtown, Birmingham with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 90 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 788 | 40.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 700 | 35.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 168 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 93 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 81 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 74 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Newtown, Birmingham has an estimated population of 14,856 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (63%, against 17%), more students (26.6%, against 7.9%) and more unemployed residents (10.9%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newtown, Birmingham average decile 1.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Newtown, Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 40.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 10.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 6.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 26.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 51.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 20.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 63.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 79.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Newtown, Birmingham a safe place to live?
Newtown, Birmingham recorded 137.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 569th 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 vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Newtown, Birmingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 993 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (206).
Is crime in Newtown, Birmingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newtown, Birmingham was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,038 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,055 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newtown, Birmingham?
About 14,856 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.1% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newtown, Birmingham?
Newtown, Birmingham 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.