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Crime in Great Barr

Great Barr had 82 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 35.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 49th of 50 Walsall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 70% below the middle Walsall area. Crime was down 9% on the three months before.

B43, Walsall · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Great Barr

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35.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
49 of 50Walsall rank1st is the highest rate
-9%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common28 in 3 months

Month by month

28 Mar 31 Apr 31 May 18 Jun 34 Jul 30 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Great Barr. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2834%
criminal damage1518%
vehicle crime1215%
public order79%
burglary45%
theft45%
anti-social behaviour45%
other crime34%

Great Barr against Walsall

TypeGreat Barr per 1,000Middle Walsall areaChange
Violence12.249.2▼ 44%
Burglary1.74.8–
Vehicle crime5.210–
Anti-social behaviour1.74.6–
Theft and robbery2.69.5▼ 40%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Kingstanding96.1▲ 14%
The Delves92.5▲ 1%
Hamstead87.3▲ 13%
Perry Beeches83.7▲ 28%
Yew Tree70.8▲ 7%
Pheasey64.1▲ 5%
Great Barr35.7▼ 9%
See every Walsall area ranked on the crime in Walsall page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Great Barr a safe area?

Great Barr had about 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 49 of 50 Walsall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Great Barr?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (28), followed by criminal damage (15) and vehicle crime (12).