Crime in Hateley Heath: statistics, rates and trends
1,420 crimes were recorded in Hateley Heath in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hateley Heath at a glance
- Crime trends in Hateley Heath
- Types of crime in Hateley Heath
- Hateley Heath compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hateley Heath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hateley Heath
- Demographics of Hateley Heath
- Questions about crime in Hateley Heath
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (682), vehicle crime (138) and criminal damage and arson (133) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,573rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Hateley Heath | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,420 | 36,370 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.7 | 102.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,184 | 353,860 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hateley Heath peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,914 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,357). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,420 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,502 | 92.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,453 | 89.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,576 | 97.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,914 | 118.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,822 | 112.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,474 | 91.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,357 | 83.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,387 | 85.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| July 2026 | 130 |
| June 2026 | 123 |
| May 2026 | 120 |
| April 2026 | 109 |
| March 2026 | 135 |
| February 2026 | 111 |
| January 2026 | 118 |
| December 2025 | 122 |
| November 2025 | 111 |
| October 2025 | 135 |
| September 2025 | 119 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hateley Heath recorded notably more vehicle crime (72% above the national rate), other crime (67% above the national rate) and possession of weapons (66% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (68% below) and drugs (30% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 61 to 82 and other crime rose from 43 to 57, while anti-social behaviour fell from 120 to 80.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 682 | 42.1 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 138 | 8.5 | 5.0 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 133 | 8.2 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Public order | 90 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Other theft | 82 | 5.1 | 6.4 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 4.9 | 15.4 | -33% |
| Burglary | 59 | 3.6 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Other crime | 57 | 3.5 | 2.1 | +33% |
| Drugs | 37 | 2.3 | 3.3 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 1.6 | 1.0 | -10% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.3 | 1.4 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hateley Heath; the highest is West Bromwich Central (203.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Great Barr with Yew Tree (64.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hateley Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesbury South | 1,528 | 99.0 | +13% |
| Charlemont with Grove Vale | 1,002 | 79.8 | -9% |
| Friar Park | 1,106 | 81.2 | -7% |
| West Bromwich Central | 3,506 | 203.3 | +132% |
| Greets Green and Lyng | 2,262 | 139.6 | +59% |
| Wednesbury North | 1,637 | 128.1 | +46% |
| Great Bridge | 1,412 | 97.5 | +11% |
| Great Barr with Yew Tree | 859 | 64.7 | -26% |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Hateley Heath over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Norfolk Avenue” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Norfolk Avenue | 54 |
| On or near Clarke'S Lane | 42 |
| On or near Hydes Road | 37 |
| On or near Jubilee Street | 37 |
| On or near Marsh Lane | 33 |
| On or near Rydding Lane | 33 |
| On or near Eden Grove | 32 |
| On or near Ripon Drive | 31 |
| On or near Bank Street | 29 |
| On or near Okehampton Drive | 29 |
Of the 1,340 crimes in Hateley Heath with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 80 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 604 | 45.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 425 | 31.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 6.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 74 | 5.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 33 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Hateley Heath has an estimated population of 16,184 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (34%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%) and more unemployed residents (5.5%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hateley Heath average decile 2.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hateley Heath | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 31.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 33.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Hateley Heath a safe place to live?
Hateley Heath recorded 87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,573rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Hateley Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 682 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (138).
Is crime in Hateley Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hateley Heath was down 5% on the year before: 1,420 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,502 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hateley Heath?
About 16,184 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hateley Heath?
Hateley Heath 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.