Crime Rate in Halesowen South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Halesowen South

The total recorded crimes in Halesowen South, Dudley, UK in January 2026 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Halesowen South crime rate of 1.42 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-65.38% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Halesowen South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Radcliffe Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Hollies Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Lockington Croft with total crimes: 2

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 January 2026 the Halesowen South has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 1.42 ranking 22th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Halesowen South)CrimesRank (Halesowen South)CrimesRank (Halesowen South)
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
Halesowen North67 15765 18866 18
Pedmore and Stourbridge East53 17796 16919 16
Cradley and Wollescote50 18744 19666 21
Wordsley42 20711 20833 19
Hayley Green and Cradley South38 21566 22566 24
Norton21 24519 23617 22
Kingswinford South31 23491 24568 23

Halesowen South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 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 (11 incidents).

July 2025 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 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20253
November 20256
October 20257
September 20254
August 202510
July 20252
June 20257
May 202511
April 202510
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 202526
November 202522
October 202522
September 202528
August 202524
July 202519
June 202530
May 202519
April 202517
March 202520
February 202513

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
November 20255
October 20252
September 20253
August 20256
July 20256
June 20259
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20253
October 20255
September 20254
August 20255
July 20257
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20255
October 20256
September 20258
August 20256
July 20257
June 20257
May 202510
April 202511
March 202520
February 202511

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20252
November 20253
October 20256
September 20254
August 20254
July 20251
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20255
November 20253
October 20252
September 20254
August 202511
July 20252
June 20258
May 202510
April 20259
March 20259
February 202512

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 20253
October 202510
September 20254
August 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
May 20252
February 20251

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251
May 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251

High Crime Locations Halesowen South in January 2026

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

1. Radcliffe Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Hollies Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Lockington Croft (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Westdean Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Bromsgrove Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Hagley Road West (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Victoria Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Halesowen Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Spies Lane (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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