Crime Rate in Halesowen North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Halesowen North

The total recorded crimes in Halesowen North, Dudley, UK in May 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Halesowen North crime rate of 2.39 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Halesowen North, encompassing approximately 31,014 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-3.12% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Halesowen North Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Green Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Beaumont Road with total crimes: 4
  • Cocksheds Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Halesowen North?

To understand the safety of Halesowen North, we need to analyze Halesowen North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dudley:

    • In 2024, Halesowen North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dudley average, with 765 crimes compared to 1193.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Halesowen North recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

    • In 2023, Halesowen North had fewer crimes than the Dudley average, with 866 crimes compared to 1,298. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Halesowen North recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dudley, Halesowen North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Halesowen North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Halesowen North has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 2.39 ranking 15th out of 23 in the Dudley, UK

In 2024, the total Halesowen North crimes were 765. The crime rate of Halesowen North in 2024 was 24.67 (year) or 2.06 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Dudley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Halesowen North were around 866 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.92 (year) or 2.33 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Dudley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Halesowen North)CrimesRank (Halesowen North)CrimesRank (Halesowen North)
Brierley Hill242 12,765 13,129 1
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews179 42,254 22,494 2
St James's199 22,025 51,786 6
St Thomas's198 32,229 32,448 3
Castle and Priory165 52,179 42,221 4
Lye and Stourbridge North153 61,840 61,955 5
Brockmoor and Pensnett133 71,255 71,465 7
Belle Vale110 81,177 81,309 8
Coseley East83 121,158 91,255 9
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood105 91,062 101,137 11
Gornal59 20974 121,236 10
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton84 10844 15931 15
Sedgley79 131,029 111,027 12
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town84 11881 14988 14
Amblecote69 18794 171,024 13
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath68 19892 13901 17
Cradley and Wollescote74 14744 19666 21
Pedmore and Stourbridge East73 17796 16919 16
Halesowen South73 16680 21805 20
Wordsley48 22711 20833 19
Hayley Green and Cradley South54 21566 22566 24
Norton47 23519 23617 22
Kingswinford South44 24491 24568 23

Halesowen North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (10 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202532
March 202524
February 202530
January 202523
December 202431
November 202415
October 202432
September 202414
July 202427
June 202486
May 202429

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 202410
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202517
March 202510
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202515
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
October 20243
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Halesowen North in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Halesowen North postcode area is presented below.

1. Green Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Beaumont Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cocksheds Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Malt Mill Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Turbine Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Springfield Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mucklow Hill (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Beeches Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. New John Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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