Crime in Abbey, Sandwell: statistics, rates and trends
1,200 crimes were recorded in Abbey, Sandwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Abbey, Sandwell
- Questions about crime in Abbey, Sandwell
- About this data
1,200 crimes were recorded in Abbey, Sandwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 416 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Abbey, Sandwell has the 1,359th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Abbey, Sandwell | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,200 | 36,124 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.2 | 102.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,602 | 353,860 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Abbey, Sandwell was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,524 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,070). Over the whole period it fell 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,200 | 95.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,383 | 109.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,381 | 109.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,524 | 120.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,518 | 120.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,242 | 98.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,070 | 84.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,312 | 104.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,210 | 96.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 116 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Abbey, Sandwell over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, other theft, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+35%) and other theft (+29%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-66%) and drugs (-51%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 416 | 33.0 | 0.96 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 173 | 13.7 | 1.66 | +15% |
| Other theft | 110 | 8.7 | 1.37 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 108 | 8.6 | 1.74 | -26% |
| Public order | 87 | 6.9 | 1.04 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 6.2 | 0.91 | -17% |
| Burglary | 73 | 5.8 | 1.64 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 3.3 | 0.22 | -66% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 2.5 | 2.53 | +35% |
| Robbery | 29 | 2.3 | 1.70 | -26% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.7 | 0.83 | +0% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.5 | 0.46 | -51% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.8 | 0.47 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Abbey, Sandwell
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Abbey, Sandwell recorded 416 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 34.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Abbey, Sandwell
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Abbey, Sandwell recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Abbey, Sandwell
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Abbey, Sandwell recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Abbey, Sandwell
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Abbey, Sandwell recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Abbey, Sandwell
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Abbey, Sandwell recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Abbey, Sandwell
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Abbey, Sandwell recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Abbey, Sandwell
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Abbey, Sandwell recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Abbey, Sandwell
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Abbey, Sandwell recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 66% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Abbey, Sandwell
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Abbey, Sandwell recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Abbey, Sandwell
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Abbey, Sandwell recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Abbey, Sandwell
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Abbey, Sandwell recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Abbey, Sandwell
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Abbey, Sandwell recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Abbey, Sandwell
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Abbey, Sandwell recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Abbey, Sandwell
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Abbey, Sandwell recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Abbey, Sandwell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Abbey, Sandwell.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abbey, Sandwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smethwick | 1,209 | 81.3 | -15% |
| Bristnall | 1,106 | 80.6 | -15% |
| Soho and Victoria | 2,929 | 139.0 | +46% |
| Old Warley | 794 | 66.1 | -31% |
| St Pauls | 1,859 | 92.8 | -3% |
| Langley | 1,694 | 110.3 | +16% |
| Blackheath | 1,419 | 118.1 | +24% |
| West Bromwich Central | 3,504 | 203.2 | +113% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Abbey, Sandwell over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Anderson Road | 197 |
| On or near St Mary'S Road | 78 |
| On or near Adkins Lane | 77 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 76 |
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Rawlings Road | 43 |
| On or near Long Hyde Road | 36 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 36 |
| On or near Three Shires Oak Road | 35 |
| On or near Richmond Road | 34 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Abbey, Sandwell over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 460 | 38.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 429 | 35.8% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 6.6% |
| Local resolution | 51 | 4.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 50 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 3.9% |
| Not recorded | 42 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% |
Abbey, Sandwell has an estimated population of 12,602. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Abbey, Sandwell sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Abbey, Sandwell |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.8% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% |
| Private rented homes | 31.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
Is Abbey, Sandwell a safe place to live?
Abbey, Sandwell recorded 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Abbey, Sandwell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 416 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (173).
Is crime in Abbey, Sandwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abbey, Sandwell was down 13% on the year before: 1,200 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,383 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Abbey, Sandwell?
Abbey, Sandwell is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Abbey, Sandwell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.