Total Crime Rate
16.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Halesowen Road area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Blackheath , and the 36th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
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 Halesowen Road (B64 7PA) in the last 12 months was 16.5 per 1,000 residents and was 85.9% lower than the Blackheath average (117.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Halesowen Road (B64 7PA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near High Haden Road, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hayseech (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Blackheath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Willow Heights | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Penn Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Hayseech | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Barrs Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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