Crime in Halesowen North: statistics, rates and trends
740 crimes were recorded in Halesowen North in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Halesowen North at a glance
- Crime trends in Halesowen North
- Types of crime in Halesowen North
- Halesowen North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Halesowen North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Halesowen North
- Demographics of Halesowen North
- Questions about crime in Halesowen North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (369), vehicle crime (106) and criminal damage and arson (52) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,891st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Halesowen North | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 740 | 26,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.2 | 80.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,902 | 331,930 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Halesowen North peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,000 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (681). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 740 | 53.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 734 | 52.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 810 | 58.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 914 | 65.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,000 | 71.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 963 | 69.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 681 | 49.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 785 | 56.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 778 | 56.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 62 |
| July 2026 | 67 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 71 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 55 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 67 |
| December 2025 | 64 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
Compared with England and Wales, Halesowen North recorded notably more vehicle crime (53% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (80% below) and public order (61% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 35 to 45, while burglary fell from 63 to 31 and public order fell from 44 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 369 | 26.5 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 106 | 7.6 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Other theft | 45 | 3.2 | 6.4 | +29% |
| Public order | 36 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.2 | 3.6 | -51% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 1.7 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 1.3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Halesowen North; the highest is Lye & Stourbridge North (133.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Hayley Green & Cradley South (40.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Halesowen North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halesowen South | 698 | 56.4 | +6% |
| Belle Vale | 1,238 | 92.6 | +74% |
| Hayley Green & Cradley South | 539 | 40.7 | -23% |
| Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood | 1,064 | 76.8 | +44% |
| Cradley North & Wollescote | 660 | 56.1 | +5% |
| Netherton & Holly Hall | 1,324 | 86.1 | +62% |
| St. Thomas's | 2,344 | 128.1 | +141% |
| Lye & Stourbridge North | 1,723 | 133.6 | +151% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Halesowen North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Mucklow Hill” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mucklow Hill | 49 |
| On or near Nimmings Road | 27 |
| On or near Cocksheds Lane | 25 |
| On or near Spiral Close | 25 |
| On or near Maple Road | 24 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 23 |
| On or near New England | 20 |
| On or near Beeches Road | 19 |
| On or near Clifton Road | 18 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 18 |
Of the 722 crimes in Halesowen North with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 18 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 322 | 44.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 256 | 35.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 6.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Halesowen North has an estimated population of 13,902 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (12%, against 17%), less private renting (16%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (18%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Halesowen North average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Halesowen North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Halesowen North a safe place to live?
Halesowen North recorded 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,891st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Halesowen North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 369 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (106).
Is crime in Halesowen North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Halesowen North was almost unchanged on the year before: 740 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 734 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Halesowen North?
About 13,902 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Halesowen North?
Halesowen North is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.