Crime Rate in Newton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newton

The total recorded crimes in Newton, Sandwell, UK in March 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newton crime rate of 2.40 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 Newton, encompassing approximately 34,972 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-17.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Newton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Bromford Walk with total crimes: 10
  • Celbury Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Newton?

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

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, Newton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 956 crimes compared to 1614.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Newton recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Newton had fewer crimes than the Sandwell average, with 1,128 crimes compared to 1,707. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Newton recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sandwell, Newton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Newton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Newton has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 2.40 ranking 21th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total Newton crimes were 956. The crime rate of Newton in 2024 was 27.34 (year) or 2.28 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newton were around 1,128 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.25 (year) or 2.69 (month) ranking 21 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
Great Barr with Yew Tree87 19859 23994 23
Tividale42 24943 211,093 22
Old Warley78 22854 24896 24

Newton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (15 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 202514
December 202411
November 20247
October 20246
September 202411
July 20243
June 202420
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202540
January 202543
December 202420
November 202426
October 202424
September 202420
July 202433
June 202466
May 202430
April 202432

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 202414
September 20247
July 202410
June 202412
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202515
January 20259
December 202410
November 20244
October 202414
September 202415
July 202415
June 202410
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243
September 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20257
January 20253
December 202411
November 202410
October 202425
September 202410
July 202412
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246
April 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Newton in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Newton postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bromford Walk (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Celbury Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Welsby Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Langdale Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Tanhouse Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tregea Rise (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. B4167 (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Robbery1

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