Blackheath Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Blackheath's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 8.5 per 1,000, placing it 16.4% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's position as a built-up district within Sandwell, where urban density and local rhythms may contribute to higher-than-average rates. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 50.7% of all reported incidents (38 cases), a rate of 4.3 per 1,000—67% above the UK average. Other theft and criminal damage followed, each contributing 10.7% of total crimes. The seasonal context of November, marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended darkness, may have influenced patterns, particularly in shoplifting and public order offences. While shoplifting dropped by 84.6% (from 39 to 6 incidents), the sharp rise in other theft and weapons possession suggests shifting dynamics. The area's crime profile, dominated by violent and property crimes, contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically account for a larger share. This imbalance may reflect local characteristics such as the presence of retail spaces or transient populations, though further data would be needed to confirm such connections.

November saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with other theft surging by 300% (from 2 to 8 incidents) and possession of weapons doubling (from 1 to 2). These spikes contrast with steep declines in shoplifting (-84.6%) and public order offences (-66.7%), likely influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic after Black Friday and shorter evenings. The violent crime rate in Blackheath (4.3 per 1,000) is 67% above the UK average, with violence and sexual offences comprising 50.7% of all reported crimes. This imbalance highlights a persistent focus on violent incidents compared to the national profile, where such crimes account for a smaller share. Anti-social behaviour and drugs-related offences were 72% and 63% below the UK average, respectively, suggesting a lower prevalence of these categories in the area despite its urban character.

Blackheath's crime rate in November 2025 (8.5 per 1,000) marked a 33.0% decrease from the previous month's 12.8 per 1,000, reflecting a notable shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 117 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the scale of incidents relative to the population of 8,783. This rate is 16.4% above the UK average, indicating a persistent challenge in comparison to national trends. The drop from October to November may partly reflect seasonal transitions, with shorter evenings and the conclusion of Black Friday shopping potentially reducing certain types of crime. However, the area's position within Sandwell—a larger urban borough—may contribute to a higher baseline rate compared to more rural or less densely populated regions.