Crime in Halesowen: statistics, rates and trends
3,658 crimes were recorded in Halesowen in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Halesowen at a glance
- Crime trends in Halesowen
- Types of crime in Halesowen
- Halesowen compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Halesowen
- Streets with the most crime in Halesowen
- What happened after crimes were reported in Halesowen
- Population and deprivation in Halesowen
- Questions about crime in Halesowen
- About this data
3,658 crimes were recorded in Halesowen in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,594 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Halesowen has the 965th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Halesowen | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,658 | 26,511 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.0 | 79.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 60,935 | 331,930 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Halesowen was highest in the year to July 2021 (4,701 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (3,658). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 3,658 | 60.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,926 | 64.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,693 | 60.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,173 | 68.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,310 | 70.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,701 | 77.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,771 | 61.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,998 | 65.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,863 | 63.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 364 |
| June 2026 | 294 |
| May 2026 | 338 |
| April 2026 | 286 |
| March 2026 | 302 |
| February 2026 | 251 |
| January 2026 | 279 |
| December 2025 | 301 |
| November 2025 | 288 |
| October 2025 | 360 |
| September 2025 | 299 |
| August 2025 | 296 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Halesowen 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. The largest increases were in robbery (+80%) and drugs (+36%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-45%) and burglary (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,594 | 26.2 | 0.76 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 345 | 5.7 | 1.15 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 310 | 5.1 | 0.61 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 301 | 4.9 | 0.73 | +26% |
| Burglary | 217 | 3.6 | 1.01 | -30% |
| Other theft | 214 | 3.5 | 0.55 | -8% |
| Public order | 204 | 3.3 | 0.50 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 175 | 2.9 | 0.19 | -45% |
| Drugs | 83 | 1.4 | 0.42 | +36% |
| Other crime | 76 | 1.2 | 0.59 | -15% |
| Possession of weapons | 66 | 1.1 | 1.12 | +20% |
| Robbery | 54 | 0.9 | 0.66 | +80% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +27% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Halesowen
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Halesowen recorded 1,594 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 43.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Halesowen
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Halesowen recorded 345 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Halesowen
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Halesowen recorded 310 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Halesowen
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Halesowen recorded 301 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Halesowen
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Halesowen recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Halesowen
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Halesowen recorded 214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Halesowen
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Halesowen recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Halesowen
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Halesowen recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Halesowen
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Halesowen recorded 83 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 36% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Halesowen
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Halesowen recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Halesowen
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Halesowen recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Halesowen
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Halesowen recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Halesowen
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Halesowen recorded 14 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 up 27% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Halesowen
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Halesowen recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Halesowen, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Halesowen.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Halesowen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cradley Heath | 1,808 | 94.6 | +58% |
| Blackheath | 1,192 | 132.6 | +121% |
| Oldbury (Sandwell) | 4,416 | 93.9 | +56% |
| Rowley Regis | 3,101 | 80.8 | +35% |
| Brierley Hill | 3,630 | 115.3 | +92% |
| Dudley (Dudley) | 7,146 | 113.1 | +88% |
| Stourbridge | 4,098 | 69.6 | +16% |
| Smethwick | 6,603 | 109.6 | +83% |
5 areas within Halesowen, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Belle Vale had the highest rate (93.1 per 1,000) and Hayley Green & Cradley South the lowest (41.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vale | Neighbourhood | 13,366 | 1,245 | 93.1 |
| Cradley North & Wollescote | Neighbourhood | 11,765 | 676 | 57.5 |
| Halesowen South | Neighbourhood | 12,375 | 711 | 57.5 |
| Halesowen North | Neighbourhood | 13,902 | 719 | 51.7 |
| Hayley Green & Cradley South | Neighbourhood | 13,227 | 543 | 41.1 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 251 |
| On or near Supermarket | 117 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 114 |
| On or near Halesowen Bus Station | 87 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 85 |
| On or near Mucklow Hill | 49 |
| On or near Radcliffe Drive | 46 |
| On or near Walton Close | 45 |
| On or near Whitehall Road | 44 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 42 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Halesowen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,337 | 36.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,322 | 36.1% |
| Under investigation | 292 | 8.0% |
| Not recorded | 175 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 172 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 104 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 85 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 60 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 35 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Halesowen has an estimated population of 60,935. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Halesowen sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Halesowen |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.1% |
| Social rented homes | 14.3% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 3.2% |
Is Halesowen a safe place to live?
Halesowen recorded 60.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Halesowen?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,594 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (345).
Is crime in Halesowen going up or down?
Recorded crime in Halesowen was down 7% on the year before: 3,658 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,926 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Halesowen?
Halesowen 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 Halesowen. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.