Total Crime Rate
50.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
27.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Harrold Road area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Blackheath , and the 295th lowest crime rate of 951 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 Harrold Road (B65 0RN) in the last 12 months was 50.3 per 1,000 residents and was 57.8% lower than the Blackheath average (119.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 27.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Harrold Road (B65 0RN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Jeffrey Road, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hackett Road (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Langley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | York Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Jeffrey Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Penn Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Mount Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Penncricket Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Woodnorton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Durham Road | Under investigation |
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