Total Crime Rate
40.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Denbigh Drive area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Friar Park , and the 210th 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 Denbigh Drive (WS10 0SH) in the last 12 months was 40.4 per 1,000 residents and was 50.7% lower than the Friar Park average (82.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , unchanged from 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 7 (≈ 23.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Denbigh Drive (WS10 0SH), the main crime hotspot is near Kent Road. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Durham Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kent Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Denbigh Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Buckingham Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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