AL9 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL9

AL9, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.25 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this AL9 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around AL9, encompassing approximately 11515 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

AL9 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Hatfield with total crimes: 5
  • Lysley Place with total crimes: 3

AL9 Crime Map

Postcodes in AL9

The postcode district are associated with the AL9, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The AL9 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.2516.67%
Vehicle crime121.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.04-16.67%
Other theft80.87166.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.6975.00%
Burglary40.61100.00%
Drugs30.350.00%
Bicycle theft30.260.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences184.34-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.56-47.83%
Vehicle crime81.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.690.00%
Other theft30.35-72.73%
Burglary20.260.00%
Theft from the person20.17-95.65%
Robbery10.17-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4611.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.99212.50%
Anti-social behaviour232.170.00%
Other theft112.00175.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.960.00%
Vehicle crime40.35300.00%
Public order30.3550.00%
Burglary20.26-60.00%
Other crime20.17100.00%
Shoplifting20.170.00%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%
Robbery20.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour234.349.52%
Violence and sexual offences82.00-69.23%
Burglary50.69-16.67%
Other theft40.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.35-50.00%
Public order20.35-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.09-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.0323.81%
Anti-social behaviour212.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.8233.33%
Burglary60.690.00%
Vehicle crime50.52-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.430.00%
Public order30.350.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Other theft20.17-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.82-30.00%
Burglary60.61-25.00%
Vehicle crime60.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.52-25.00%
Other theft30.52-25.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.38-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour101.22100.00%
Burglary80.87-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson80.6960.00%
Vehicle crime60.690.00%
Public order50.520.00%
Other theft40.43300.00%
Bicycle theft30.35200.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.176.67%
Burglary111.39-8.33%
Vehicle crime60.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.43-58.33%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Other theft10.09-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.43150.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.30-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson121.3050.00%
Burglary121.04140.00%
Other theft91.040.00%
Vehicle crime40.78-55.56%
Public order20.35100.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour195.7326.67%
Other theft91.6528.57%
Vehicle crime90.7828.57%
Criminal damage and arson80.7860.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.69-53.85%
Bicycle theft60.520.00%
Burglary50.5266.67%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Public order10.09-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour155.64-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences131.30-7.14%
Vehicle crime71.1340.00%
Other theft70.610.00%
Bicycle theft60.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5266.67%
Public order40.43100.00%
Burglary30.350.00%
Shoplifting20.26-60.00%
Other crime20.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour245.47-17.24%
Violence and sexual offences142.08-22.22%
Other theft71.22133.33%
Shoplifting50.6166.67%
Vehicle crime50.43400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.43-40.00%
Public order20.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.17-50.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour296.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.560.00%
Public order40.430.00%
Bicycle theft40.350.00%
Burglary30.350.00%
Shoplifting30.260.00%
Other theft30.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 202411
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20239
October 20239
September 20237
August 20237
July 20233

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202418
May 202425
April 20248
March 202426
February 202421
January 202414
December 202316
November 202315
October 20236
September 202313
August 202314
July 202318

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 213 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202412
May 202423
April 202423
March 202421
February 20247
January 202410
December 20235
November 202315
October 202319
September 202315
August 202324
July 202329

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 202312
October 20238
September 20235
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 202311
November 202312
October 20235
September 20233
July 20233

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20236
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239
September 20237
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 202446
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20244
December 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20245
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL9 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hatfield
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Lysley Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Travellers Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Old Hertford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Highlands
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 8. Hawkshead Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Station Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Grove Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Merritt Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Church Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Burleigh Mead
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Hatfield (Station)
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Endymion Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Stag Green Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Mount Pleasant Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Mount Pleasant Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Woodlands
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Shepherds Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Dixons Hill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lydia Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Somers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Parsonage Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Parsonage Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Somers Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Welham Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Welham Green (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. The Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1