Crime in Hateley Heath: statistics, rates and trends
1,431 crimes were recorded in Hateley Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hateley Heath
- Questions about crime in Hateley Heath
- About this data
1,431 crimes were recorded in Hateley Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 694 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hateley Heath has the 1,545th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hateley Heath | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,431 | 36,124 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.4 | 102.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,184 | 353,860 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hateley Heath was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,906 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,381). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,431 | 88.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,511 | 93.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,428 | 88.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,621 | 100.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,906 | 117.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,843 | 113.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,425 | 88.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,381 | 85.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,391 | 85.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 98 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hateley Heath 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 violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime, other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+39%) and other theft (+20%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-34%) and robbery (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 694 | 42.9 | 1.25 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 137 | 8.5 | 1.72 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 136 | 8.4 | 1.24 | +8% |
| Public order | 90 | 5.6 | 0.84 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 5.1 | 0.33 | -34% |
| Other theft | 78 | 4.8 | 0.75 | +20% |
| Other crime | 57 | 3.5 | 1.67 | +39% |
| Burglary | 55 | 3.4 | 0.96 | -13% |
| Drugs | 42 | 2.6 | 0.79 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 1.6 | 1.65 | -13% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.2 | 0.87 | -27% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.38 | +67% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.2 | 0.03 | -56% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hateley Heath
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hateley Heath recorded 694 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 48.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hateley Heath
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hateley Heath recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hateley Heath
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hateley Heath recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hateley Heath
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hateley Heath recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hateley Heath
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hateley Heath recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hateley Heath
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hateley Heath recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hateley Heath
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hateley Heath recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hateley Heath
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hateley Heath recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hateley Heath
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hateley Heath recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hateley Heath
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hateley Heath recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hateley Heath
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hateley Heath recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hateley Heath
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hateley Heath recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hateley Heath
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hateley Heath recorded 5 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 up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hateley Heath
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hateley Heath recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hateley Heath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hateley Heath.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hateley Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesbury South | 1,511 | 97.9 | +11% |
| Charlemont with Grove Vale | 1,005 | 80.1 | -9% |
| Friar Park | 1,105 | 81.1 | -8% |
| West Bromwich Central | 3,504 | 203.2 | +130% |
| Greets Green and Lyng | 2,268 | 139.9 | +58% |
| Wednesbury North | 1,608 | 125.8 | +42% |
| Great Bridge | 1,340 | 92.5 | +5% |
| Great Barr with Yew Tree | 854 | 64.3 | -27% |
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 Hateley Heath over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Norfolk Avenue | 50 |
| On or near Clarke'S Lane | 43 |
| On or near Hydes Road | 37 |
| On or near Ripon Drive | 36 |
| On or near Jubilee Street | 35 |
| On or near Eden Grove | 31 |
| On or near Marsh Lane | 31 |
| On or near Rydding Lane | 31 |
| On or near Bank Street | 28 |
| On or near Okehampton Drive | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hateley Heath 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 603 | 42.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 415 | 29.0% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 7.1% |
| Not recorded | 82 | 5.7% |
| Local resolution | 76 | 5.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 60 | 4.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 32 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Hateley Heath has an estimated population of 16,184. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hateley Heath sits in decile 2.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hateley Heath |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.4% |
| Social rented homes | 33.9% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.7% |
Is Hateley Heath a safe place to live?
Hateley Heath recorded 88.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hateley Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 694 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (137).
Is crime in Hateley Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hateley Heath was down 5% on the year before: 1,431 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,511 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hateley Heath?
Hateley Heath is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Hateley Heath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.