Crime in Blackheath, Sandwell
Comprehensive safety analysis for Blackheath, localized within Sandwell.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 11Violence and sexual offences: 3Robbery: 1 | 16 |
| On or near Rowley Village Map | Shoplifting: 15 | 15 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Shoplifting: 2Theft from the person: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Hawes Lane Map | Violence and sexual offences: 6 | 6 |
| On or near Hanover Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Regis Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building Map | Shoplifting: 2Public order: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Pear Tree Drive Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near A4100 Map | Other theft: 1Public order: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Short Street Map | Drugs: 1Shoplifting: 1 | 2 |
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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
Cuppa with a Copper
other4:00 PM — 5:30 PM
SE13, London
Bike Marking at Cornmill Gardens
other3:00 PM — 5:00 PM
SE13, London
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