Crime Rate in Blackheath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackheath

The total recorded crimes in Blackheath, Sandwell, UK in July 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackheath crime rate of 0.97 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-20.63% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Blackheath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Hawes Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Chapel Close with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Blackheath has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackheath)CrimesRank (Blackheath)CrimesRank (Blackheath)
West Bromwich Central263 13,800 14,114 1
Greets Green and Lyng183 32,559 22,363 2
Soho and Victoria233 22,488 32,352 3
Langley156 81,935 72,259 4
St Pauls149 92,115 41,930 9
Oldbury178 42,101 62,102 6
Wednesbury South176 52,115 52,121 5
Cradley Heath and Old Hill172 61,552 111,824 10
Wednesbury North139 131,799 91,968 7
Tipton Green161 71,567 101,571 11
Princes End124 141,903 81,950 8
Great Bridge149 101,332 141,440 15
Abbey145 111,345 131,507 13
Hateley Heath145 121,466 121,512 12
Friar Park89 191,244 171,450 14
Smethwick112 171,318 151,394 16
Bristnall121 151,151 181,182 19
Charlemont with Grove Vale82 20932 221,295 18
Great Barr with Yew Tree107 18859 23994 23
Rowley75 211,097 191,140 20
Newton69 23956 201,128 21
Tividale73 22943 211,093 22
Old Warley65 24854 24896 24

Blackheath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 508 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202563
May 202541
April 202538
March 202559
February 202540
January 202528
December 202435
November 202450
October 202455
September 202449

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20259
April 202519
March 202518
February 20259
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 202412
September 202415

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 20255
April 20259
March 20256
February 20258
January 20251
December 202411
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20249
November 20249
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20253
April 202511
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20242
October 20248
September 202414

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202516
May 20255
April 202511
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20241

A total of 205 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202523
May 202524
April 202530
March 202510
February 202522
January 202520
December 202418
November 202411
October 202413
September 202417

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Blackheath in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting10
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hawes Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
3. Chapel Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Rowley Village (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
6. Hospital (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. A4100 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Cross Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Hollydale Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Yewtree Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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