Crime in Halesowen South: statistics, rates and trends
698 crimes were recorded in Halesowen South in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Halesowen South at a glance
- Crime trends in Halesowen South
- Types of crime in Halesowen South
- Halesowen South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Halesowen South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Halesowen South
- Demographics of Halesowen South
- Questions about crime in Halesowen South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (251), shoplifting (82) and criminal damage and arson (58) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,762nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Halesowen South | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 698 | 26,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.4 | 80.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,375 | 331,930 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Halesowen South peaked in the year to August 2018 (939 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (661). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 698 | 56.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 740 | 59.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 661 | 53.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 896 | 72.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 762 | 61.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 930 | 75.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 843 | 68.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 907 | 73.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 939 | 75.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 57 |
| July 2026 | 91 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 69 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 64 |
| September 2025 | 63 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (80% below) and public order (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 32 to 58 and public order rose from 31 to 48, while vehicle crime fell from 88 to 57 and other theft fell from 71 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 251 | 20.3 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 82 | 6.6 | 8.5 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +81% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 4.6 | 5.0 | -35% |
| Burglary | 54 | 4.4 | 3.6 | -5% |
| Other theft | 49 | 4.0 | 6.4 | -31% |
| Public order | 48 | 3.9 | 6.7 | +55% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 3.1 | 15.4 | -28% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Halesowen South; 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 South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halesowen North | 740 | 53.2 | -6% |
| Belle Vale | 1,238 | 92.6 | +64% |
| Hayley Green & Cradley South | 539 | 40.7 | -28% |
| Cradley North & Wollescote | 660 | 56.1 | -1% |
| Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood | 1,064 | 76.8 | +36% |
| Netherton & Holly Hall | 1,324 | 86.1 | +53% |
| Lye & Stourbridge North | 1,723 | 133.6 | +137% |
| Pedmore & Stourbridge East | 611 | 43.5 | -23% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Halesowen South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (75).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 75 |
| On or near Supermarket | 50 |
| On or near Radcliffe Drive | 46 |
| On or near Spies Lane | 36 |
| On or near Alder Grove | 21 |
| On or near Tenter Drive | 21 |
| On or near Victoria Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Carter'S Lane | 16 |
| On or near Pool Road | 16 |
| On or near Vine Lane | 15 |
Of the 660 crimes in Halesowen South with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 38 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 287 | 43.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 204 | 30.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 7.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Halesowen South has an estimated population of 12,375 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.5%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (32%, against 22%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Halesowen South average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Halesowen South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Halesowen South a safe place to live?
Halesowen South recorded 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,762nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Halesowen South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 251 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (82).
Is crime in Halesowen South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Halesowen South was down 6% on the year before: 698 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 740 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Halesowen South?
About 12,375 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Halesowen South?
Halesowen South 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.