AL10 8FB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL10 8FB

AL10 8FB, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.99 per 1,000 population. This AL10 8FB 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 8FB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL10 8FB, encompassing approximately 2902 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

AL10 8FB Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Wades with total crimes: 5
  • Downsfield with total crimes: 4
  • Grove Lea with total crimes: 3

AL10 8FB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.10-12.50%
Other theft42.4133.33%
Vehicle crime31.3850.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.58-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences62.760.00%
Other theft32.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.03-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.2712.50%
Violence and sexual offences63.10-14.29%
Vehicle crime62.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.07-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.2760.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.7640.00%
Vehicle crime42.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3850.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.8266.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.72-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.72100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.82-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.41-57.14%
Other theft11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.61166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.76250.00%
Public order22.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.03-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-71.43%
Burglary10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.6137.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.7916.67%
Other theft22.41100.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.9260.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.07300.00%
Burglary21.38-50.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.860.00%
Burglary41.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.38-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20249
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 202411
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL10 8FB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Wades
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Downsfield
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Grove Lea
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Southdown Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Southdown Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cherry Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Bradshaws
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Northdown Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Acacia Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brickfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sandifield
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Lime Tree Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Garden Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ash Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Redhall Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Robins Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1