Crime Rate in Halesowen North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Halesowen North

The total recorded crimes in Halesowen North, Dudley, UK in January 2026 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Halesowen North crime rate of 2.16 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (22.58% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Halesowen North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spiral Close with total crimes: 6
  • Malt Mill Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Nimmings Road with total crimes: 4

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 January 2026 the Halesowen North has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 2.16 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Halesowen North)CrimesRank (Halesowen North)CrimesRank (Halesowen North)
Brierley Hill204 12,765 13,129 1
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews151 32,254 22,494 2
St James's152 22,025 51,786 6
St Thomas's136 52,229 32,448 3
Castle and Priory142 42,179 42,221 4
Lye and Stourbridge North125 61,840 61,955 5
Brockmoor and Pensnett123 71,255 71,465 7
Belle Vale108 81,177 81,309 8
Coseley East86 91,158 91,255 9
Gornal78 13974 121,236 10
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood80 121,062 101,137 11
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton84 10844 15931 15
Sedgley60 161,029 111,027 12
Amblecote84 11794 171,024 13
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath49 19892 13901 17
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town70 14881 14988 14
Pedmore and Stourbridge East53 17796 16919 16
Cradley and Wollescote50 18744 19666 21
Wordsley42 20711 20833 19
Halesowen South34 22680 21805 20
Hayley Green and Cradley South38 21566 22566 24
Norton21 24519 23617 22
Kingswinford South31 23491 24568 23

Halesowen North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 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 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 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 (5 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20256
November 20252
October 20251
September 20254
August 20251
July 20254
June 20258
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.42 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202638
December 202531
November 202528
October 202538
September 202524
August 202524
July 202528
June 202537
May 202531
April 202532
March 202524
February 202530

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 20251
October 20254
September 20251
August 20253
July 20256
June 20255
May 20258
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20255
August 20251
July 20251
June 20259
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20257
November 20259
October 202524
September 202510
August 20255
July 202510
June 202511
May 202510
April 202517
March 202510
February 20257

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
October 20252
September 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20255
November 20252
October 20251
August 20251
July 20255
June 20257
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
September 20255
August 20251
July 20257
June 20258
May 20256
April 202515
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20252

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20254
October 20254
August 20253
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20255
October 20253
September 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
July 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Halesowen North in January 2026

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

1. Spiral Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Public order1
2. Malt Mill Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Nimmings Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Gorsty Hill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Cocksheds Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Green Lane (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Ambrose Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Beeches Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. New John Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Maple Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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