Total Crime Rate
26.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodbourne Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Abbey , and the 98th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Woodbourne Road (B67 5NB) in the last 12 months was 26.0 per 1,000 residents and was 77.2% lower than the Abbey average (114.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodbourne Road (B67 5NB), the main crime hotspot is near Trinder Road. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Abbey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Abbey Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Trinder Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Trinder Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Trinder Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Pavilion Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bowling Green Drive | Under investigation |
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