Crime Rates at Witton Bank, Halesowen, B62 9PL

Witton Bank area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Halesowen North , and the 173rd 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 Witton Bank (B62 9PL) in the last 12 months was 21.0 per 1,000 residents and was 57.8% 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 2 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Witton Bank (B62 9PL), the main crime hotspot is near Alder Grove. Police recorded 48 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.