AL10 8NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL10 8NS

AL10 8NS, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.30 per 1,000 population. This AL10 8NS 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 8NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL10 8NS, encompassing approximately 3958 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL10 8NS area, explore the AL10 8NS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-82.35% decrease)

AL10 8NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swallow Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Badger Way with total crimes: 2
  • Cedar Road with total crimes: 2

AL10 8NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.30-30.00%
Other theft31.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-82.35%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In August 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 behaviour179.60183.33%
Violence and sexual offences104.2925.00%
Public order52.53400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences84.80-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour62.020.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.35142.86%
Anti-social behaviour64.29100.00%
Public order51.52400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26-33.33%
Burglary20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In May 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 offences74.80-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7650.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3225.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.53-25.00%
Drugs21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In March 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 behaviour86.32-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.0260.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.02100.00%
Vehicle crime31.01200.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.30-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences52.5366.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.8375.00%
Other theft73.54133.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.77-50.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour85.5614.29%
Violence and sexual offences62.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.52200.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences96.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.27133.33%
Other theft31.770.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.300.00%
Vehicle crime41.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 202417
May 20247
April 202410
March 20248
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202417
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20248
February 202410
January 202414
December 20238
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Swallow Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Badger Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cedar Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Foxglove Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Veritys
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Holliers Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hillside
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Beech Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Firs Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Maple Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. The Pastures
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Woods Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Otter Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Lamb Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Kestrel Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Sycamore Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Reservoir Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1