WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: West Midlands Police Police

halesowen south Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for halesowen south, localized within dudley.

Total Crimes

40
trending_down -9.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

51.18per 1k
trending_down -4.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

12,250

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences13
Vehicle Crime6
Other Theft5
Criminal Damage & Arson4
Public Order3
Shoplifting3
Robbery2
Weapons Possession1
Anti-social Behaviour1
Other Crime1
Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Shopping Area Map
Robbery: 1Other crime: 1Shoplifting: 1
4
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Oaklands Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Wentworth Rise Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Hollies Drive Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2
On or near Sandals Rise Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Laurel Lane Map
Public order: 1Possession of weapons: 1
2
On or near B4043 Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near John Road Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Carter'S Lane Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1

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Safety comparison within dudley district.

Local Rank

#7safest in dudley

City Average

75.26per 1k

Local Policing

Halesowen

West Midlands Police

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Local Priorities

Businesses and shoppers have told us that they are concerned about shoplifting and business crime in Halesowen area.

Issued: 1 Jun 2026

Status Update

We are continuing to work alongside our partners and local business around Halesowen to deter shoplifting offences. This includes close partnership work with security staff and shop workers, targeted patrols by our local officers and crime reduction advice and support.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Local residents and commuters around Cradley and Wollescote have told us about issues related to anti-social behaviour and off road bikes.

Issued: 1 Jun 2026

Status Update

We have put in place a dedicated patrol plan for the area to ensure that we have officers in the area at the right time of day. We have issued several Anti social behaviour warning notices and Section 59 notices in relation to off road bikes. As part of a longer-term solution we are also working with the Dudley Council to combat anti-social behaviour. We are also conducting Off Road Bike Operations through the summer period when the activity increases

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

We have recently received information from concerned residents around Escooters being used around the Cradley and Wollescote area.

Issued: 1 Jun 2026

Status Update

The team are conducting regular patrols around the area to identify those who are using the escooters on the roads, to date we have recovered 4 Escooters from local youths.We have Off Road Bike Operations organised throughout the summer period when the activity increases.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Community has reported on going concern around speeding vehicles at various locations within Halesowen

Issued: 1 Jun 2026

Status Update

In response to concerns raised by local residents, our officers are actively conducting speed camera operations across Halesowen. We are increasing the number of checks to help keep our roads safe and reduce speeding in key areas.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

MAY14

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Talk to children at Hurst Green Primary School

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10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Hurst Green Primary School

JUN20

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Meeting to discuss current issues

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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