Crime in Abbey, Sandwell: statistics, rates and trends
1,193 crimes were recorded in Abbey, Sandwell in the 12 months to August 2026, 94.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Abbey, Sandwell at a glance
- Crime trends in Abbey, Sandwell
- Types of crime in Abbey, Sandwell
- Abbey, Sandwell compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Abbey, Sandwell
- What happened after crimes were reported in Abbey, Sandwell
- Demographics of Abbey, Sandwell
- Questions about crime in Abbey, Sandwell
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (421), shoplifting (155) and other theft (117) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,376th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Abbey, Sandwell | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,193 | 36,370 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.7 | 102.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,602 | 353,860 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Abbey, Sandwell peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,521 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,056). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,193 | 94.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,381 | 109.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,404 | 111.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,506 | 119.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,521 | 120.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,262 | 100.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,056 | 83.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,319 | 104.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,207 | 95.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 109 |
| July 2026 | 84 |
| June 2026 | 87 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 99 |
| March 2026 | 107 |
| February 2026 | 82 |
| January 2026 | 95 |
| December 2025 | 91 |
| November 2025 | 111 |
| October 2025 | 117 |
| September 2025 | 122 |
Compared with England and Wales, Abbey, Sandwell recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.6 times the national rate), vehicle crime (66% above the national rate) and robbery (57% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (77% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 82 to 117 and possession of weapons rose from 24 to 32, while anti-social behaviour fell from 115 to 44 and robbery fell from 41 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 421 | 33.4 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 155 | 12.3 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Other theft | 117 | 9.3 | 6.4 | +43% |
| Vehicle crime | 104 | 8.3 | 5.0 | -29% |
| Public order | 88 | 7.0 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Burglary | 68 | 5.4 | 3.6 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 3.5 | 15.4 | -62% |
| Possession of weapons | 32 | 2.5 | 1.0 | +33% |
| Robbery | 27 | 2.1 | 1.4 | -34% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.9 | 2.1 | +20% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Abbey, Sandwell; the highest is West Bromwich Central (203.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Old Warley (68.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abbey, Sandwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smethwick | 1,231 | 82.8 | -13% |
| Bristnall | 1,119 | 81.6 | -14% |
| Soho and Victoria | 2,933 | 139.2 | +47% |
| Old Warley | 828 | 68.9 | -27% |
| St Pauls | 1,820 | 90.9 | -4% |
| Langley | 1,688 | 109.9 | +16% |
| Blackheath | 1,452 | 120.8 | +28% |
| West Bromwich Central | 3,506 | 203.3 | +115% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Abbey, Sandwell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Anderson Road” (182).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Anderson Road | 182 |
| On or near St Mary'S Road | 82 |
| On or near Adkins Lane | 81 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 76 |
| On or near Rawlings Road | 46 |
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near Long Hyde Road | 36 |
| On or near Richmond Road | 35 |
| On or near Three Shires Oak Road | 34 |
| On or near Katherine Road | 32 |
Of the 1,149 crimes in Abbey, Sandwell with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 44 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 469 | 40.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 412 | 35.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 7.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 51 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 49 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Abbey, Sandwell has an estimated population of 12,602 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (32%, against 20%), less social housing (9.2%, against 17.1%) and more households without a car (31%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Abbey, Sandwell average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Abbey, Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Abbey, Sandwell a safe place to live?
Abbey, Sandwell recorded 94.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,376th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Abbey, Sandwell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 421 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (155).
Is crime in Abbey, Sandwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abbey, Sandwell was down 14% on the year before: 1,193 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,381 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Abbey, Sandwell?
About 12,602 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Abbey, Sandwell?
Abbey, Sandwell is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.