Crime in Halesowen South: statistics, rates and trends

711 crimes were recorded in Halesowen South in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 264 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Halesowen South has the 2,714th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Halesowen South was highest in the year to July 2018 (972 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (663). Over the whole period it fell 27%, 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 South 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 burglary.

The largest increases were in public order (+62%) and criminal damage and arson (+50%). The largest falls were in other crime (-52%) and shoplifting (-40%).

Violence and sexual offences in Halesowen South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Halesowen South recorded 264 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 37.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Halesowen South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Halesowen South recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Halesowen South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Halesowen South recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Halesowen South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Halesowen South recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Halesowen South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Halesowen South recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Halesowen South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Halesowen South recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Halesowen South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Halesowen South recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Halesowen South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Halesowen South recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Halesowen South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Halesowen South recorded 17 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 13% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Halesowen South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Halesowen South recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Halesowen South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Halesowen South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Halesowen South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Halesowen South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Halesowen South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Halesowen South 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Halesowen South 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 South has an estimated population of 12,375. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Halesowen South sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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