HARDEN CLOSE, WS3 1BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1BU

HARDEN CLOSE, WS3 1BU, Walsall has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 482 crimes and a crime rate of 9.06 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 1BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1BU, encompassing approximately 4565 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 1BU area, explore the WS3 1BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS3 1BU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Dabchick Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Harden Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Goldsmith Road with total crimes: 3

HARDEN CLOSE, WS3 1BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.2345.45%
Criminal damage and arson33.50200.00%
Drugs30.66200.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Public order30.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.01-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.41300.00%
Other crime40.88300.00%
Vehicle crime30.8850.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.35-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.63-14.29%
Vehicle crime21.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.44-33.33%
Robbery20.440.00%
Public order10.44-75.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-75.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.3011.11%
Criminal damage and arson74.38250.00%
Public order41.5333.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.88300.00%
Vehicle crime40.88100.00%
Other crime30.8850.00%
Possession of weapons30.66200.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.2320.00%
Public order33.94200.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-33.33%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Shoplifting20.44100.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.290.00%
Burglary20.66-33.33%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3542.86%
Vehicle crime42.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8850.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.85-76.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-60.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.5125.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.57-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.10100.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Shoplifting20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.2714.29%
Criminal damage and arson105.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.19250.00%
Vehicle crime41.53100.00%
Robbery30.88200.00%
Shoplifting30.660.00%
Public order20.66-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.600.00%
Public order42.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202411
June 202412
May 202420
April 202418
March 202415
February 202410
January 20247
December 202330
November 202324
October 202321

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20244
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 1BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dabchick Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Harden Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Goldsmith Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Masefield Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ryecroft Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chestnut Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Archer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sanderling Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Grebe Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Keats Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Oystercatcher Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Hunter Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Stag Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Warner Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hawbush Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Oakwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Oakland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dryden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1