Total Crime Rate
25.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woburn Drive area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Blackheath , and the 89th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Woburn Drive (B62 8TG) in the last 12 months was 25.0 per 1,000 residents and was 78.6% lower than the Blackheath average (117.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 29.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woburn Drive (B62 8TG), the main crime hotspot is near Haden Hill Road. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blackheath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lansbury Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Station Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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