Crime in Halesowen North: statistics, rates and trends

719 crimes were recorded in Halesowen North in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 365 reports (51% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Halesowen North has the 2,950th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Halesowen North was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,008 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (677). Over the whole period it fell 7%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Halesowen North over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in other theft (+16%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-74%) and burglary (-61%).

Violence and sexual offences in Halesowen North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Halesowen North recorded 365 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 50.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Halesowen North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Halesowen North recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Halesowen North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Halesowen North recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Halesowen North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Halesowen North recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Halesowen North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Halesowen North recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Halesowen North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Halesowen North recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Halesowen North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Halesowen North recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Halesowen North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Halesowen North recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Halesowen North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Halesowen North recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 74% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Halesowen North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Halesowen North recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Halesowen North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Halesowen North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Halesowen North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Halesowen North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Halesowen North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Halesowen North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Halesowen North

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Halesowen North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Halesowen North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Halesowen North.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Halesowen North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Halesowen North over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Halesowen North has an estimated population of 13,902. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Halesowen North sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Halesowen North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.