Crime Rate in Blackheath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackheath

The total recorded crimes in Blackheath, Sandwell, UK in March 2025 are around 128 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackheath crime rate of 1.11 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 Blackheath, encompassing approximately 115,632 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (47.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Blackheath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Hawes Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8

How safe is Blackheath?

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

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, Blackheath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 1309 crimes compared to 1614.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Blackheath recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Blackheath had fewer crimes than the Sandwell average, with 1,377 crimes compared to 1,707. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Blackheath recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sandwell, Blackheath has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Blackheath Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Blackheath has recorded 128 crimes with crime rate of 1.54 ranking 13th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total Blackheath crimes were 1,309. The crime rate of Blackheath in 2024 was 11.32 (year) or 0.94 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blackheath were around 1,377 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.85 (year) or 1.57 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Sandwell.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sandwell)CrimesRank (Sandwell)CrimesRank (Sandwell)
West Bromwich Central306 13,800 14,114 1
Greets Green and Lyng209 32,559 22,363 2
Soho and Victoria242 22,488 32,352 3
Langley145 81,935 72,259 4
St Pauls174 62,115 41,930 9
Wednesbury South188 42,115 52,121 5
Oldbury176 52,101 62,102 6
Wednesbury North154 71,799 91,968 7
Princes End136 121,903 81,950 8
Cradley Heath and Old Hill141 91,552 111,824 10
Tipton Green122 151,567 101,571 11
Abbey139 101,345 131,507 13
Hateley Heath138 111,466 121,512 12
Friar Park108 161,244 171,450 14
Great Bridge124 141,332 141,440 15
Smethwick106 171,318 151,394 16
Charlemont with Grove Vale61 23932 221,295 18
Bristnall85 201,151 181,182 19
Rowley88 181,097 191,140 20
Great Barr with Yew Tree87 19859 23994 23
Newton84 21956 201,128 21
Tividale42 24943 211,093 22
Old Warley78 22854 24896 24

Blackheath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (59 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 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 46 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 546 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202559
February 202540
January 202528
December 202435
November 202450
October 202455
September 202449
July 202446
June 202482
May 202455
April 202447

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20259
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 202412
September 202415
July 202414
June 202424
May 202414
April 20248

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20241
July 202413
June 202410
May 202412
April 20247

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20242
October 20248
September 202414
July 20249
June 202426
May 20246

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20251
December 202411
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
July 20246
June 202418
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
December 20248
November 20241
October 20244
September 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20249
November 20249
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202522
January 202520
December 202418
November 202411
October 202413
September 202417
July 202420
June 202424
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

High Crime Locations Blackheath in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Hawes Lane (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Powke Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. A4100 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Grange Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Hospital (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Mackmillan Road (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Uplands Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Harper Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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