AL6 9JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL6 9JB

AL6 9JB, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.47 per 1,000 population. This AL6 9JB 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 9JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL6 9JB, encompassing approximately 1583 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL6 9JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Node Way Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

AL6 9JB 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.68-71.43%
Public order11.260.00%
Other theft10.63-75.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.8416.67%
Other theft44.42300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.53-25.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.21-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.79-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.53-75.00%
Other theft10.63-80.00%
Shoplifting10.63-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour818.94166.67%
Violence and sexual offences65.0550.00%
Other theft53.7966.67%
Shoplifting53.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.16100.00%
Public order12.530.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.53-66.67%
Other theft31.89-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.890.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.630.00%
Other theft45.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.53200.00%
Shoplifting21.89-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.52200.00%
Shoplifting75.68600.00%
Other theft44.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.53-50.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.260.00%
Shoplifting11.260.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft89.4733.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.0550.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.89-33.33%
Shoplifting11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69.4750.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.89-77.78%
Public order21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-50.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.63-10.00%
Other theft45.6833.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.890.00%
Shoplifting21.26-83.33%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1218.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.580.00%
Other theft36.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.890.00%
Robbery11.890.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20249
March 20249
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL6 9JB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Node Way Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Broomfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. London Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Welwyn By Pass Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Beeches
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. York Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Stuart Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tudor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Saxon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1