AL7, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 253 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.87 per 1,000 population.
It's important to note that this AL7 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around AL7, encompassing approximately 36850 residents.
Key Crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
The postcode district are associated with the AL7, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The AL7 has a total of postcodes overall.
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 90 | 6.87 | -9.09% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 2.44 | -9.84% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 1.49 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 0.76 | 52.94% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 0.71 | 21.43% |
| Other theft | 9 | 0.46 | -10.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.24 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 0.22 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.19 | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.14 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.05 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.05 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.05 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 | 6.81 | 7.61% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 2.69 | -29.89% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 1.66 | 31.25% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 0.57 | 41.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 0.46 | -22.22% |
| Public order | 14 | 0.38 | -6.67% |
| Other theft | 10 | 0.38 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.27 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.11 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.08 | -71.43% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.05 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.05 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.05 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.03 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 87 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 92 | 7.35 | -26.40% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 | 2.50 | -8.42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 2.36 | -14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 0.49 | 128.57% |
| Public order | 15 | 0.43 | -11.76% |
| Other theft | 12 | 0.41 | 9.09% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 0.33 | 140.00% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.33 | 16.67% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.19 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.16 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.08 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.03 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.03 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 95 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 125 | 8.28 | 1.63% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 3.39 | 26.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 2.58 | -4.55% |
| Public order | 17 | 0.57 | 30.77% |
| Other theft | 11 | 0.46 | 37.50% |
| Burglary | 10 | 0.30 | 11.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 0.27 | -22.22% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.19 | -45.45% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.16 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.14 | -55.56% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.11 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.05 | -75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.03 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 | 8.01 | 73.24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 3.34 | -10.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 2.04 | 4.76% |
| Public order | 13 | 0.60 | 18.18% |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.35 | 1000.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 0.30 | 12.50% |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 0.24 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.22 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.16 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.11 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.05 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.05 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 71 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 7.03 | 82.61% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 | 2.28 | -26.80% |
| Other theft | 24 | 1.93 | 14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 0.65 | 90.91% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 0.57 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 0.33 | -26.67% |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.30 | -52.63% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.24 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 0.24 | -38.46% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.22 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.08 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.08 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.05 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.03 | -83.33% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 97 | 6.62 | 12.79% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 2.63 | -9.80% |
| Other theft | 21 | 1.25 | -4.55% |
| Burglary | 19 | 0.57 | 46.15% |
| Public order | 15 | 0.52 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 0.41 | 30.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 0.35 | -65.62% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 0.30 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.16 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.08 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.05 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 86 | 6.70 | 6.17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 2.33 | -32.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 1.38 | 60.00% |
| Other theft | 22 | 0.87 | 46.67% |
| Burglary | 13 | 0.60 | 160.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 0.35 | 42.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 0.27 | -28.57% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.16 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.14 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.11 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.08 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.05 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.05 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 81 | 6.43 | -13.83% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 2.20 | 38.89% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 2.04 | 5.26% |
| Other theft | 15 | 0.54 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 0.41 | -6.67% |
| Public order | 7 | 0.38 | 40.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.19 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.16 | -54.55% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.14 | -42.86% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.11 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.08 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.08 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.05 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.03 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 94 | 6.54 | 25.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 2.55 | -34.15% |
| Other theft | 20 | 1.47 | -25.93% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 0.54 | -9.52% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 0.41 | 175.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.30 | -22.22% |
| Public order | 5 | 0.19 | -37.50% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.14 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.11 | -20.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.11 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.08 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.08 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.03 | -83.33% |
In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 75 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 7.08 | -33.87% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 | 2.23 | -15.73% |
| Other theft | 27 | 2.04 | 3.85% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 0.73 | -36.36% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 0.57 | -31.82% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.41 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.22 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.16 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.16 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.14 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.11 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.03 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.03 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 89 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 124 | 9.28 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 89 | 3.36 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 2.42 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 26 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.08 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.05 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.05 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.05 | 0.00% |
A total of 889 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 124 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 55 |
| August 2024 | 61 |
| July 2024 | 87 |
| June 2024 | 95 |
| May 2024 | 75 |
| April 2024 | 84 |
| March 2024 | 46 |
| February 2024 | 51 |
| January 2024 | 75 |
| December 2023 | 54 |
| November 2023 | 82 |
| October 2023 | 124 |
A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 15 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 249 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 18 |
| June 2024 | 21 |
| May 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 21 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 32 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 21 |
| October 2023 | 33 |
A total of 1122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 125 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 90 |
| August 2024 | 99 |
| July 2024 | 92 |
| June 2024 | 125 |
| May 2024 | 123 |
| April 2024 | 71 |
| March 2024 | 97 |
| February 2024 | 86 |
| January 2024 | 81 |
| December 2023 | 94 |
| November 2023 | 75 |
| October 2023 | 89 |
A total of 205 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 21 |
| February 2024 | 22 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
A total of 178 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 28 |
| August 2024 | 21 |
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 22 |
A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 19 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 26 |
| August 2024 | 17 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 21 |
| Shoplifting | 20 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |