SG3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG3

SG3, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.28 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SG3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SG3, encompassing approximately 7123 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (177.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG3 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nutcroft with total crimes: 8
  • New Park Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Stevenage Road with total crimes: 3

SG3 Crime Map

Postcodes in SG3

The postcode district are associated with the SG3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SG3 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 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.28177.78%
Anti-social behaviour183.5138.46%
Other crime62.530.00%
Public order40.84100.00%
Vehicle crime30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-60.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour135.0562.50%
Violence and sexual offences91.83-10.00%
Other theft51.2625.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7025.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.2125.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.12-33.33%
Other theft40.56100.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-60.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.05-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences81.12-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson61.1220.00%
Vehicle crime50.8425.00%
Drugs50.70400.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Burglary10.28-80.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.30-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences141.9740.00%
Shoplifting61.970.00%
Burglary50.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.70150.00%
Vehicle crime40.70100.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour174.77240.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.3925.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.70-42.86%
Burglary30.56200.00%
Public order20.42-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.28100.00%
Other theft20.280.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.4040.00%
Shoplifting70.98-12.50%
Public order50.98400.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.70-66.67%
Burglary10.56-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.14-50.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.60100.00%
Other theft91.68800.00%
Shoplifting81.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.12-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson50.70150.00%
Burglary30.7050.00%
Vehicle crime20.42100.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour166.7433.33%
Shoplifting162.251500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.25-66.67%
Public order20.840.00%
Drugs20.28100.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-80.00%
Other theft10.140.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences185.6263.64%
Anti-social behaviour122.53-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-71.43%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Shoplifting10.14-75.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour208.0025.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.81-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.5475.00%
Burglary50.980.00%
Shoplifting40.700.00%
Public order40.56100.00%
Other theft30.56200.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour165.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.110.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 20249
May 202410
April 20248
March 202414
February 202410
January 20248
December 20234
November 202312
October 20236
September 202318
August 202311
July 202315

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202413
May 20248
April 20248
March 202414
February 202417
January 20245
December 202310
November 20235
October 202316
September 202312
August 202320
July 202316

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
April 20241
March 20241
August 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
August 20235

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20239
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 202316
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nutcroft
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. New Park Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Stevenage Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Crab Tree Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Deanscroft
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wolves Mere
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Bridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Long Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Aston Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Benington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Frogmore Hill
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 12. Watton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Woodstock
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Station Approach
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tebbutt Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Burnham Green Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 17. St Martin'S Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Milestone Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Haygarth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gate House Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. White Cross Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Gun Road Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Meadway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Gun Meadow Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Gun Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Strafford Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Dancote
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Twin Foxes
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1