WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: West Midlands Police Police

Blackheath Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Blackheath, localized within sandwell.

Total Crimes

124
trending_up +44.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

104.98per 1k
trending_down -0.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

12,060

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences43
Shoplifting32
Public Order12
Criminal Damage & Arson10
Other Theft8
Drug Offences4
Vehicle Crime3
Other Crime3
Burglary3
Anti-social Behaviour2
Theft from Person2
Robbery1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 19Public order: 3Robbery: 1
24
On or near Rowley Village Map
Shoplifting: 11
11
On or near Shopping Area Map
Drugs: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Theft from the person: 1
4
On or near George Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 1
4
On or near Holly Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Oldbury Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Luanne Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Station Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3
3
On or near Mackmillan Road Map
Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Archer Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within sandwell district.

Local Rank

#18safest in sandwell

National Safety

Top 21%Riskiest

City Average

97.26per 1k

Local Policing

Lewisham Central

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

Reduction in Robbery and theft related incidents around the Lewisham Transport hub - Loampit Vale, Thurston Road and Armoury Road

Issued: 25 Feb 2026

Status Update

High Visibility Patrols during peak offending periods.
Crime prevention stalls during peak periods
Partnership working with the transport hub and British Transport Police to identify and target offenders

Actioned: 10 Jun 2026

Target the drug use/supply, and the associated anti social behaviour in and around the Gilmore Road, Bonfield Road and Clarendon Rise.

Issued: 25 Feb 2026

Status Update

Identify subjects involved in the drug related activity through plain clothes patrols and engagement with the local community.
Collaborative work with partners to provide support for drug users.
Community protection warnings and notices to be considered if appropriate.

Actioned: 10 Jun 2026

Targeting youth anti social behaviour in around Glassmill Leisure Centre, Cornmill Gardens and Cornmill Lane.

Issued: 25 Feb 2026

Status Update

High visibility patrols in the target area.
Engage with youths in the area to promote trust.
Identify subject of the anti social behaviour and consider the use of Community Pretention warnings and notices

Actioned: 10 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUN20

Cuppa with a Copper

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schedule

4:00 PM — 5:30 PM

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SE13, London

JUL18

Bike Marking at Cornmill Gardens

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schedule

3:00 PM — 5:00 PM

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SE13, London

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