Total Crime Rate
40.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Long Lane area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Halesowen North , and the 413th lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Long Lane (B62 9JX) in the last 12 months was 40.8 per 1,000 residents and was 17.9% lower than the Halesowen North average (49.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ).
In the area around Long Lane (B62 9JX), the main crime hotspot is near Springfield Drive. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Halesowen North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Feldon Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Southwick Road | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Springfield Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Southwick Road | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Springfield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Springfield Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | A4034 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lyttleton Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Thatchers Barn Drive | Under investigation |
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