WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: West Midlands Police Police

Crime in Halesowen South, Dudley

Comprehensive safety analysis for Halesowen South, localized within Dudley.

Total Crimes

69
trending_up +72.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

50.86per 1k
trending_down -0.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

12,250

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences21
Shoplifting12
Vehicle Crime8
Other Theft6
Burglary5
Criminal Damage & Arson4
Drug Offences4
Anti-social Behaviour3
Public Order2
Robbery2
Other Crime2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Spies Lane Map
Shoplifting: 6Robbery: 1Public order: 1
8
On or near Radcliffe Drive Map
Burglary: 3Drugs: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
8
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 4Other theft: 1
5
On or near Shopping Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Vine Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2
4
On or near Tenter Drive Map
Other theft: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other crime: 1
3
On or near Welbeck Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Hiplands Road Map
Other crime: 1Other theft: 1
2
On or near Parkfield Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Dudley district.

Local Rank

#8safest in Dudley

City Average

74.65per 1k

Local Policing

Halesowen

West Midlands Police

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Local Priorities

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

Issued: 1 Jul 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 Jul 2026

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

Issued: 1 Jul 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 Jul 2026

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

Issued: 1 Jul 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 Jul 2026

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

Issued: 1 Jul 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 Jul 2026

Engagement Events

JUN28

Cuppa with a Copper

meeting

See above

schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Cradley Community Centre

JUN29

Residents Association Meeting

meeting

See above

schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Bevlay Court Stourbridge

JUL3

School Engagement

other

junior PCSO

schedule

1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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wollescote primary

JUL6

Junior PCSO

other

as above

schedule

2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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lapal junior school

JUL10

residents meeting

meeting

as above

schedule

3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Long Lane Library

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