HERNESHAW, AL10 9DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL10 9DG

HERNESHAW, AL10 9DG, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population. This AL10 9DG 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 9DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL10 9DG, encompassing approximately 4687 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

AL10 9DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Wades with total crimes: 5
  • Roberts Way South with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

HERNESHAW, AL10 9DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.68-27.27%
Other theft81.7160.00%
Public order41.71-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.85300.00%
Drugs30.85200.00%
Burglary30.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-84.62%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.60160.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.77-8.33%
Other theft52.35-28.57%
Public order51.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Burglary20.43-33.33%
Drugs10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.68-50.00%
Other theft72.5616.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.49-54.55%
Burglary31.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-33.33%
Shoplifting20.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-60.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.95140.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.120.00%
Other theft62.35-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.280.00%
Shoplifting41.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8550.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.9637.50%
Violence and sexual offences102.35-50.00%
Other theft72.13-12.50%
Shoplifting41.490.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.1766.67%
Other theft84.27166.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.7160.00%
Public order21.71-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-33.33%
Robbery10.430.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.329.09%
Public order52.56400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.07-50.00%
Other theft31.07-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.64-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Burglary20.43-60.00%
Drugs20.43-50.00%
Shoplifting20.43100.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.60-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour102.3511.11%
Other theft52.13-37.50%
Burglary51.07400.00%
Drugs41.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.6058.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.0550.00%
Other theft81.92-11.11%
Drugs21.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-33.33%
Public order20.43-33.33%
Burglary10.43-75.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In December 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 offences129.60-33.33%
Other theft92.56800.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.92-40.00%
Burglary41.28100.00%
Drugs30.85-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6450.00%
Public order30.64200.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.0338.46%
Anti-social behaviour103.84-16.67%
Drugs42.1333.33%
Possession of weapons40.850.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Shoplifting20.43-33.33%
Robbery10.430.00%
Public order10.21-80.00%
Other theft10.21-91.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.590.00%
Other theft122.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.560.00%
Public order52.560.00%
Drugs31.070.00%
Shoplifting30.640.00%
Other crime30.640.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202412
June 202424
May 202410
April 202420
March 202412
February 202411
January 202419
December 202312
November 202318
October 202313

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 20231
October 202312

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202413
July 20245
June 202411
May 202411
April 20248
March 20245
February 202410
January 20249
December 20236
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL10 9DG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Wades
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Roberts Way South
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 4. Grove Lea
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Broom Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Woodpecker Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Roberts Way
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 9. Roberts Way North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bishops Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Ryecroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Mcdonald Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Falcon Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Northdown Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Acacia Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Filbert Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Robins Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Willow Way
    Total1
    Burglary1