Crime Rate in Great Barr with Yew Tree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Barr with Yew Tree

The total recorded crimes in Great Barr with Yew Tree, Sandwell, UK in March 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Barr with Yew Tree crime rate of 3.72 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Great Barr with Yew Tree, encompassing approximately 23,417 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (29.03% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Great Barr with Yew Tree Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Thorncroft Way with total crimes: 7
  • Merrion'S Close with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

How safe is Great Barr with Yew Tree?

To understand the safety of Great Barr with Yew Tree, we need to analyze Great Barr with Yew Tree crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, Great Barr with Yew Tree demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 859 crimes compared to 1614.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Great Barr with Yew Tree recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Great Barr with Yew Tree had fewer crimes than the Sandwell average, with 994 crimes compared to 1,707. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Great Barr with Yew Tree recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sandwell, Great Barr with Yew Tree has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Great Barr with Yew Tree Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Great Barr with Yew Tree has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 3.72 ranking 19th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total Great Barr with Yew Tree crimes were 859. The crime rate of Great Barr with Yew Tree in 2024 was 36.68 (year) or 3.06 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Barr with Yew Tree were around 994 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.45 (year) or 3.54 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Sandwell.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sandwell)CrimesRank (Sandwell)CrimesRank (Sandwell)
West Bromwich Central306 13,800 14,114 1
Greets Green and Lyng209 32,559 22,363 2
Soho and Victoria242 22,488 32,352 3
Langley145 81,935 72,259 4
St Pauls174 62,115 41,930 9
Wednesbury South188 42,115 52,121 5
Oldbury176 52,101 62,102 6
Wednesbury North154 71,799 91,968 7
Princes End136 121,903 81,950 8
Cradley Heath and Old Hill141 91,552 111,824 10
Tipton Green122 151,567 101,571 11
Abbey139 101,345 131,507 13
Hateley Heath138 111,466 121,512 12
Blackheath128 131,309 161,377 17
Friar Park108 161,244 171,450 14
Great Bridge124 141,332 141,440 15
Smethwick106 171,318 151,394 16
Charlemont with Grove Vale61 23932 221,295 18
Bristnall85 201,151 181,182 19
Rowley88 181,097 191,140 20
Newton84 21956 201,128 21
Tividale42 24943 211,093 22
Old Warley78 22854 24896 24

Great Barr with Yew Tree Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 20242
September 20242
July 20245
June 202414
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202531
January 202525
December 202433
November 202426
October 202428
September 202433
July 202431
June 202482
May 202426
April 202435

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20249
September 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20252
December 20247
November 202411
October 20246
September 20248
July 202410
June 202412
May 20245
April 202413

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 202412

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20244

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Great Barr with Yew Tree in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Great Barr with Yew Tree postcode area is presented below.

1. Thorncroft Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Merrion'S Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Capener Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Biddlestone Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Arran Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Berry Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lime Tree Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
9. Orchard Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Queslett Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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