Crime Rate in Blackheath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackheath

The total recorded crimes in Blackheath, Sandwell, UK in May 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackheath crime rate of 0.95 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (7.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-52.63% decrease)
Blackheath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • George Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Hawes Lane with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Sandwell.

    • 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 areas in the Sandwell.

  • 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 May 2025 the Blackheath has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 1.76 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackheath)CrimesRank (Blackheath)CrimesRank (Blackheath)
West Bromwich Central263 13,800 14,114 1
Greets Green and Lyng180 42,559 22,363 2
Soho and Victoria248 22,488 32,352 3
Wednesbury South193 32,115 52,121 5
Langley153 71,935 72,259 4
St Pauls148 82,115 41,930 9
Oldbury176 52,101 62,102 6
Wednesbury North154 61,799 91,968 7
Princes End139 101,903 81,950 8
Hateley Heath146 91,466 121,512 12
Cradley Heath and Old Hill136 121,552 111,824 10
Tipton Green107 161,567 101,571 11
Bristnall137 111,151 181,182 19
Abbey104 171,345 131,507 13
Great Bridge119 131,332 141,440 15
Friar Park107 151,244 171,450 14
Smethwick93 191,318 151,394 16
Charlemont with Grove Vale91 20932 221,295 18
Rowley101 181,097 191,140 20
Newton91 21956 201,128 21
Tividale66 23943 211,093 22
Old Warley67 22854 24896 24
Great Barr with Yew Tree63 24859 23994 23

Blackheath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (30 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202511
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20242
October 20248
September 202414
July 20249
June 202426
May 20246

A total of 578 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202538
March 202559
February 202540
January 202528
December 202435
November 202450
October 202455
September 202449
July 202446
June 202482
May 202455

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20241
July 202413
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
December 20248
November 20241
October 20244
September 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20249
November 20249
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202519
March 202518
February 20259
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 202412
September 202415
July 202414
June 202424
May 202414

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 218 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202530
March 202510
February 202522
January 202520
December 202418
November 202411
October 202413
September 202417
July 202420
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20256
February 20258
January 20251
December 202411
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
July 20246
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20251
March 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Blackheath in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting20
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
2. George Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Hawes Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. West Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Coombe Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Hanover Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Alwin Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. A4100 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Grange Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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