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Crime in Horseley Heath

Horseley Heath had 475 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 135.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 32 Sandwell areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 24% above the middle Sandwell area. Crime was up 24% on the three months before.

DY4, Sandwell · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Horseley Heath

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135.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 32Sandwell rank1st is the highest rate
+24%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common156 in 3 months

Month by month

134 Mar 122 Apr 128 May 148 Jun 161 Jul 166 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Horseley Heath. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting15633%
violence14029%
public order296%
vehicle crime265%
criminal damage245%
anti-social behaviour194%
theft184%
weapons153%

Horseley Heath against Sandwell

TypeHorseley Heath per 1,000Middle Sandwell areaChange
Violence39.847.7▼ 9%
Burglary3.43.4–
Vehicle crime7.48.6▼ 40%
Anti-social behaviour5.44.4▲ 36%
Theft and robbery8.38.4▲ 21%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Great Bridge164.3▲ 23%
Horseley Heath135.1▲ 24%
Tipton125▲ 10%
Dudley Port123.6▲ 8%
Tividale123.3▲ 11%
Princes End117.9▲ 1%
Hill Top114.4▲ 4%
See every Sandwell area ranked on the crime in Sandwell page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Horseley Heath a safe area?

Horseley Heath had about 135.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 32 Sandwell areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Horseley Heath?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (156), followed by violence (140) and public order (29).