AL6 0WY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL6 0WY

AL6 0WY, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This AL6 0WY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL6 postcode area, which has experienced 36 crimes and a crime rate of 2.90 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL6 0WY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL6 0WY, encompassing approximately NA residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL6 0WY area, explore the AL6 0WY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL6 0WY Crime Hotspots

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

  • B195 with total crimes: 7
  • Brownfields with total crimes: 2
  • Garden Court with total crimes: 1

AL6 0WY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5NA400.00%
Anti-social behaviour3NA200.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Shoplifting2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Shoplifting2NA-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-50.00%
Burglary1NA-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences1NA-87.50%
Public order1NA-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8NA166.67%
Shoplifting4NA100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA-71.43%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Drugs2NA100.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Burglary2NA-50.00%
Public order2NA100.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7NA75.00%
Burglary4NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences3NA50.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA100.00%
Shoplifting2NA100.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA-50.00%
Public order1NA0.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4NA100.00%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%
Robbery2NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA-33.33%
Shoplifting1NA-80.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5NA-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-25.00%
Public order2NA100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7NA600.00%
Violence and sexual offences4NA33.33%
Other theft3NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA100.00%
Vehicle crime2NA100.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA-66.67%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary3NA50.00%
Other theft3NA50.00%
Violence and sexual offences3NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-50.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3NA-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA0.00%
Burglary2NA100.00%
Other theft2NA-50.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime7NA600.00%
Violence and sexual offences4NA100.00%
Other theft4NA33.33%
Anti-social behaviour2NA-33.33%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA-75.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4NA100.00%
Other theft3NA200.00%
Anti-social behaviour3NA-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Shoplifting2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20247
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL6 0WY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. B195
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Brownfields
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Garden Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Martinfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bridge Road East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1