Total Crime Rate
124.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woden Road South area has the 36th highest crime rate of 135 local areas in Great Bridge , and the 235th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Woden Road South (WS10 0BP) in the last 12 months was 124.4 per 1,000 residents and was 5.7% higher than the Great Bridge average (117.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 43.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 63.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woden Road South (WS10 0BP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Shopping Area, where police recorded 27 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Old College Drive (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Great Bridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Shopping Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | College Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | College Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Burrs Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Railway Terrace | Under investigation |
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