Crime Rate in Halesowen South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Halesowen South

The total recorded crimes in Halesowen South, Dudley, UK in May 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Halesowen South crime rate of 3.04 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 South, encompassing approximately 24,026 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Halesowen South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Tenter Drive with total crimes: 7

How safe is Halesowen South?

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

  • Relative to Dudley:

    • In 2024, Halesowen South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dudley average, with 680 crimes compared to 1193.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Halesowen South recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

    • In 2023, Halesowen South had fewer crimes than the Dudley average, with 805 crimes compared to 1,298. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Halesowen South recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Halesowen South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Halesowen South has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 3.04 ranking 16th out of 23 in the Dudley, UK

In 2024, the total Halesowen South crimes were 680. The crime rate of Halesowen South in 2024 was 28.30 (year) or 2.36 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Dudley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Halesowen South were around 805 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.50 (year) or 2.79 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Dudley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Halesowen South)CrimesRank (Halesowen South)CrimesRank (Halesowen South)
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
Halesowen North74 15765 18866 18
Pedmore and Stourbridge East73 17796 16919 16
Wordsley48 22711 20833 19
Hayley Green and Cradley South54 21566 22566 24
Norton47 23519 23617 22
Kingswinford South44 24491 24568 23

Halesowen South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202517
March 202520
February 202513
January 202516
December 202418
November 202418
October 202418
September 202420
July 202419
June 202438
May 202418

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20259
February 202512
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
July 20247
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 152 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 202520
February 202511
January 202515
December 20243
November 20245
October 202412
September 20249
July 20248
June 202428
May 202420

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20242

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20241
September 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20248
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Halesowen South in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Burglary3
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
3. Tenter Drive (Map)
Total7
Other theft5
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Radcliffe Drive (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Victoria Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Whitehall Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Alder Grove (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Lockington Croft (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Carter'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brier Mill Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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