THE COMMON, AL10 0ND Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL10 0ND

THE COMMON, AL10 0ND, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.71 per 1,000 population. This AL10 0ND crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL10 postcode area, which has experienced 359 crimes and a crime rate of 9.20 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL10 0ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL10 0ND, encompassing approximately 4901 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL10 0ND area, explore the AL10 0ND Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-8.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

AL10 0ND Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Dog Kennel Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Goldings Crescent with total crimes: 6

THE COMMON, AL10 0ND Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.71-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour206.32-20.00%
Shoplifting84.0833.33%
Vehicle crime61.63100.00%
Public order51.22150.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-66.67%
Robbery10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.973.03%
Anti-social behaviour256.9478.57%
Criminal damage and arson65.1020.00%
Shoplifting61.22200.00%
Burglary51.22-16.67%
Drugs41.02100.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-25.00%
Robbery30.61-25.00%
Theft from the person20.61100.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.41-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.9326.92%
Anti-social behaviour146.73-53.33%
Burglary62.86100.00%
Other theft51.22-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.020.00%
Vehicle crime41.0233.33%
Robbery40.82300.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Bicycle theft30.6150.00%
Drugs20.61-50.00%
Shoplifting20.41-83.33%
Other crime10.41-75.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3021.2225.00%
Violence and sexual offences266.128.33%
Shoplifting125.301100.00%
Other theft72.4540.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4325.00%
Possession of weapons41.02300.00%
Drugs40.82300.00%
Other crime40.820.00%
Burglary30.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.6150.00%
Public order30.61-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2414.6914.29%
Violence and sexual offences244.90-17.24%
Other theft54.90-37.50%
Burglary41.020.00%
Public order40.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.82100.00%
Theft from the person20.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.737.41%
Anti-social behaviour215.92-30.00%
Other theft84.2814.29%
Burglary41.6333.33%
Theft from the person40.8233.33%
Robbery40.82300.00%
Public order30.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.41-60.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.20-75.00%
Other crime10.20-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3021.2236.36%
Violence and sexual offences276.1212.50%
Vehicle crime75.5116.67%
Other theft71.4375.00%
Bicycle theft51.43-28.57%
Other crime41.0233.33%
Possession of weapons40.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8233.33%
Public order40.82-42.86%
Shoplifting40.82-42.86%
Burglary30.82-25.00%
Theft from the person30.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Robbery10.20-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.974.35%
Anti-social behaviour224.9083.33%
Public order74.49133.33%
Shoplifting71.43133.33%
Bicycle theft71.430.00%
Vehicle crime61.43-45.45%
Burglary41.22300.00%
Other theft40.82-42.86%
Robbery30.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6150.00%
Other crime30.61200.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.91-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.69-42.86%
Vehicle crime112.45175.00%
Other theft72.24250.00%
Bicycle theft71.43250.00%
Robbery41.43100.00%
Public order30.82200.00%
Shoplifting30.6150.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.46-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour215.1016.67%
Burglary44.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.82-33.33%
Other theft20.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-60.00%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft20.41-77.78%
Shoplifting20.41-71.43%
Public order10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.300.00%
Bicycle theft93.670.00%
Shoplifting71.840.00%
Burglary61.430.00%
Vehicle crime61.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.220.00%
Other theft41.020.00%
Theft from the person30.820.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 237 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202425
July 202414
June 202430
May 202424
April 202421
March 202430
February 202422
January 202412
December 202321
November 202318

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202434
July 202433
June 202426
May 202424
April 202429
March 202427
February 202424
January 202423
December 202325
November 202326

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20246
January 202411
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 20232
November 20239

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241
March 20244
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
November 20233

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL10 0ND postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
  • 2. Dog Kennel Lane
    Total7
    Shoplifting7
  • 3. Goldings Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Wood Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Breaks Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 7. Wellands
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 8. Foxhollows
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Minims
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Jasmine Gardens
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Queensway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Wood Vale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kennelwood Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Wenham Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. St Peters Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Link Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Wheatfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Vixen Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stonecross Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Harmony Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Stockbreach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Town Fields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Stockbreach Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Middlefield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Oak Tree Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Ely Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Dellfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Oaklands Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1