HARDEN ROAD, WS3 1EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1EL

HARDEN ROAD, WS3 1EL, Walsall has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.81 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1EL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 514 crimes and a crime rate of 9.66 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 1EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1EL, encompassing approximately 4996 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (30.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

WS3 1EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Booth Close with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Guild Avenue with total crimes: 7

HARDEN ROAD, WS3 1EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.8130.43%
Shoplifting96.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.8012.50%
Vehicle crime41.800.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Other crime30.600.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-71.43%
Robbery10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.01-37.84%
Anti-social behaviour84.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.60-12.50%
Other crime31.40200.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Robbery20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.0132.14%
Criminal damage and arson87.4160.00%
Public order41.600.00%
Shoplifting40.80-63.64%
Possession of weapons30.8050.00%
Other theft30.6050.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-50.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.81115.38%
Shoplifting115.60450.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.2016.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.4025.00%
Vehicle crime41.000.00%
Public order40.80100.00%
Possession of weapons20.80100.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Other theft20.40-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.61-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour62.60-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.80-33.33%
Other theft30.8050.00%
Shoplifting20.60-66.67%
Public order20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.01-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour104.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.00-14.29%
Shoplifting61.20200.00%
Burglary61.20200.00%
Vehicle crime61.20100.00%
Public order21.20-50.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.2114.29%
Criminal damage and arson74.80-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.4066.67%
Public order41.000.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-40.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.01133.33%
Criminal damage and arson124.2071.43%
Vehicle crime52.40150.00%
Shoplifting41.00-20.00%
Public order40.80300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80200.00%
Robbery20.60-50.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.81-71.88%
Criminal damage and arson71.80-41.67%
Shoplifting51.400.00%
Robbery41.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Public order10.20-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.616.67%
Criminal damage and arson126.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.40133.33%
Public order51.4025.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.2136.36%
Criminal damage and arson96.0080.00%
Vehicle crime81.80166.67%
Burglary61.60100.00%
Public order41.2033.33%
Other crime30.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.60-70.00%
Robbery30.6050.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.21-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour104.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.00-54.55%
Public order31.00-25.00%
Burglary30.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other theft10.20-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.400.00%
Other theft62.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.200.00%
Public order41.000.00%
Burglary40.800.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202423
May 202437
April 202428
March 202413
February 202423
January 202424
December 202321
November 20239
October 202332
September 202330
August 202322
July 202332

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
May 20244
April 202411
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
August 20231

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20238
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 202410
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237
September 20233
August 202310
July 20235

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 202312
November 20237
October 202312
September 20239
August 20235
July 202311

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20236

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242
February 20246
January 20242
November 20232
September 20236
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Booth Close
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Guild Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Harden Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Portsea Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Providence Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Broadstone Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Newhome Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hollemeadow Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Sherborne Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Dorsett Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Providence Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Comwall Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Elm Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Foster Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. St Clement'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. West Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Cope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. May Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Oak Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1