SCHOLARS WALK, AL10 8SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL10 8SJ

SCHOLARS WALK, AL10 8SJ, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.08 per 1,000 population. This AL10 8SJ 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 8SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL10 8SJ, encompassing approximately 4466 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL10 8SJ area, explore the AL10 8SJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the AL10 8SJ area, visit the AL10 8SJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-39.13% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL10 8SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millwards with total crimes: 6
  • The Wades with total crimes: 5
  • Downsfield with total crimes: 4

SCHOLARS WALK, AL10 8SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour1410.08-39.13%
Violence and sexual offences143.1340.00%
Other theft63.130.00%
Vehicle crime31.3450.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Public order20.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-33.33%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2311.8791.67%
Violence and sexual offences105.15-16.67%
Other theft62.240.00%
Public order41.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.40-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.69-55.56%
Other theft62.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3450.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Shoplifting20.67-50.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.99237.50%
Anti-social behaviour166.050.00%
Shoplifting43.580.00%
Other theft30.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour168.9660.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.58-61.90%
Other theft41.79-55.56%
Shoplifting40.900.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.6390.91%
Anti-social behaviour104.7025.00%
Other theft92.24200.00%
Vehicle crime22.02100.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6122.22%
Anti-social behaviour82.46-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson51.790.00%
Other theft31.1250.00%
Shoplifting20.67100.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.51-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences92.46-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson52.02150.00%
Vehicle crime41.1233.33%
Burglary30.90200.00%
Other theft20.67-77.78%
Drugs10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.7533.33%
Anti-social behaviour143.5816.67%
Other theft93.130.00%
Vehicle crime32.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-60.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.859.09%
Violence and sexual offences122.6971.43%
Other theft92.69350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0266.67%
Burglary21.12-50.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Public order20.450.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.61-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.46-46.15%
Burglary41.57300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9050.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Other theft20.45-66.67%
Shoplifting20.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%
Robbery10.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.0830.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.9120.00%
Other theft62.69100.00%
Shoplifting31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Public order20.45100.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.240.00%
Other theft32.240.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202423
July 202412
June 202416
May 202416
April 202410
March 20248
February 202411
January 202414
December 202312
November 202311
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202412
June 202427
May 20248
April 202421
March 202411
February 20249
January 202416
December 202312
November 20237
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20249
March 20243
February 20242
January 20249
December 20239
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Millwards
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. The Wades
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Downsfield
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 4. St Audreys Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 6. Swallow Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Grove Lea
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Southdown Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Southdown Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cherry Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Bishops Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Mcdonald Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Falcon Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Finch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Richmond Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Northdown Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Acacia Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Brickfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sandifield
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1