Crime Rates at John Road, Halesowen, B62 0AP

John Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Halesowen South , and the 156th lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around John Road (B62 0AP) in the last 12 months was 19.8 per 1,000 residents and was 67.0% lower than the Halesowen South average (59.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around John Road (B62 0AP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Carter'S Lane, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Lydate Road (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.