Total Crime Rate
52.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sydney Road area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Abbey , and the 306th 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 Sydney Road (B67 5QG) in the last 12 months was 52.9 per 1,000 residents and was 53.6% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 35.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 357.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sydney Road (B67 5QG), the main crime hotspot is near Maurice Road. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 12 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Maurice Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Lincoln Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bowling Green Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Pavilion Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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