Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Sandwell, UK in May 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.23 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 Abbey, encompassing approximately 450,991 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-12.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anderson Road with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Adkins Lane with total crimes: 9

How safe is Abbey?

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

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, Abbey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 1345 crimes compared to 1614.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Abbey recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

    • In 2023, Abbey had fewer crimes than the Sandwell average, with 1,507 crimes compared to 1,707. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Abbey recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Abbey Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Abbey has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 ranking 17th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total Abbey crimes were 1,345. The crime rate of Abbey in 2024 was 10.76 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abbey were around 1,507 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.63 (year) or 0.89 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Sandwell.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)
West Bromwich Central263 13,800 14,114 1
Greets Green and Lyng180 42,559 22,363 2
Soho and Victoria248 22,488 32,352 3
Wednesbury South193 32,115 52,121 5
Langley153 71,935 72,259 4
St Pauls148 82,115 41,930 9
Oldbury176 52,101 62,102 6
Wednesbury North154 61,799 91,968 7
Princes End139 101,903 81,950 8
Hateley Heath146 91,466 121,512 12
Cradley Heath and Old Hill136 121,552 111,824 10
Tipton Green107 161,567 101,571 11
Bristnall137 111,151 181,182 19
Great Bridge119 131,332 141,440 15
Friar Park107 151,244 171,450 14
Blackheath110 141,309 161,377 17
Smethwick93 191,318 151,394 16
Charlemont with Grove Vale91 20932 221,295 18
Rowley101 181,097 191,140 20
Newton91 21956 201,128 21
Tividale66 23943 211,093 22
Old Warley67 22854 24896 24
Great Barr with Yew Tree63 24859 23994 23

Abbey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 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 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (15 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 504 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202539
March 202551
February 202531
January 202535
December 202434
November 202442
October 202444
September 202437
August 20241
July 202450
June 202476
May 202430

A total of 157 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 202513
February 202511
January 202511
December 202410
November 202410
October 202416
September 202415
July 202413
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 202413
September 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 20256
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
July 20247
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20252
February 20257
January 20252
December 202410
November 20248
October 20245
September 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 202410

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 202515
February 20259
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 20248
July 202413
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255
January 20259
December 202410
November 20249
October 20249
September 20249
July 20249
June 202430
May 20247

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202513
March 202510
February 202511
January 202513
December 20248
November 20242
October 202411
September 202414
July 202416
June 202444
May 202418

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
July 20244
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Abbey in May 2025

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

1. Anderson Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Adkins Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. St Mary'S Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Adkins Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Anderson Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Weston Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Sherwood Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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