AL8, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.61 per 1,000 population.
It's important to note that this AL8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around AL8, encompassing approximately 13839 residents.
Key Crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
The postcode district are associated with the AL8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The AL8 has a total of postcodes overall.
In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 35 | 9.61 | 40.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 2.53 | -17.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 2.38 | -11.76% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.17 | 11.11% |
| Public order | 9 | 0.72 | 28.57% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.65 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.14 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.14 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.07 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.07 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.07 | -66.67% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 9.54 | 14.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 2.89 | 30.77% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 2.46 | 31.58% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.81 | 80.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 0.65 | 75.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.29 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.29 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.22 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.14 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 7.44 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 2.53 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 1.88 | -38.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.37 | -44.44% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.36 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.29 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.22 | -57.14% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.22 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.14 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.07 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 11.27 | 67.74% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 3.76 | -3.12% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 2.24 | -30.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.02 | -18.18% |
| Other theft | 7 | 0.65 | -30.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.51 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.36 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.29 | -62.50% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.22 | -78.57% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.14 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.14 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.14 | 100.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 11.71 | 150.00% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 2.89 | 3.23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 2.31 | -11.43% |
| Public order | 14 | 2.24 | 600.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.01 | 83.33% |
| Other theft | 10 | 0.79 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.72 | 900.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.72 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.58 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.14 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 7.95 | 20.69% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 2.53 | -18.42% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 2.24 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.16 | -14.29% |
| Other theft | 5 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.36 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.29 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.14 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.14 | -71.43% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.14 | -75.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.07 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.07 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 38 | 10.19 | 52.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 2.75 | -5.88% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 2.31 | 81.25% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.10 | 166.67% |
| Public order | 7 | 0.58 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 0.51 | -12.50% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.51 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 0.43 | -61.54% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.36 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.29 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.14 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.14 | -80.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 9.39 | 3.03% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 2.46 | -35.90% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 1.81 | -56.76% |
| Public order | 14 | 1.16 | 180.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 1.01 | 85.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 0.94 | -52.94% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.58 | -16.67% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.36 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.36 | -57.14% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.22 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.22 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.14 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.07 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 39 | 12.00 | 34.48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 2.82 | -17.78% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 2.67 | -2.94% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 2.38 | 325.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.23 | -12.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 0.51 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.51 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 0.43 | 66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.36 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.29 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.29 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.14 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.14 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.14 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 11.20 | 15.38% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 3.25 | -8.11% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 2.46 | -9.38% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.10 | 600.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.01 | -11.11% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.58 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.36 | -55.56% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.22 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.22 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 10.33 | -13.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 2.82 | -11.90% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 2.67 | 3.23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.31 | -10.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 0.65 | -10.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.22 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.22 | -57.14% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.22 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.22 | -75.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.14 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.14 | -50.00% |
In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 11.85 | 28.57% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 3.25 | 2.44% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 3.03 | -16.22% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.24 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 0.72 | 11.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 0.72 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 7 | 0.58 | -30.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.51 | 20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.43 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.14 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.07 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.07 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 12.21 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 2.96 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 2.67 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.53 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 1.08 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.07 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.07 | 0.00% |
A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 445 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.23 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 33 |
| June 2024 | 40 |
| May 2024 | 35 |
| April 2024 | 28 |
| March 2024 | 40 |
| February 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 32 |
| December 2023 | 34 |
| November 2023 | 33 |
| October 2023 | 34 |
| September 2023 | 37 |
| August 2023 | 42 |
| July 2023 | 41 |
A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 454 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 30 |
| June 2024 | 34 |
| May 2024 | 26 |
| April 2024 | 52 |
| March 2024 | 31 |
| February 2024 | 35 |
| January 2024 | 29 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 37 |
| October 2023 | 45 |
| September 2023 | 39 |
| August 2023 | 45 |
| July 2023 | 35 |
A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 404 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 35 |
| June 2024 | 25 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 31 |
| March 2024 | 32 |
| February 2024 | 31 |
| January 2024 | 38 |
| December 2023 | 25 |
| November 2023 | 39 |
| October 2023 | 29 |
| September 2023 | 32 |
| August 2023 | 31 |
| July 2023 | 37 |
A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 15 |
A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL8 postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 33 |
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |