LONDON ROAD, AL6 9JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL6 9JD

LONDON ROAD, AL6 9JD, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.22 per 1,000 population. This AL6 9JD 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 9JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL6 9JD, encompassing approximately 1626 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 (-75.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL6 9JD 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

LONDON ROAD, AL6 9JD 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 offences99.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.53-75.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Other theft10.61-80.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.4514.29%
Other theft54.92400.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.07-25.00%
Public order11.840.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.22-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.30-33.33%
Public order12.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-75.00%
Other theft10.61-80.00%
Shoplifting10.61-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1020.28233.33%
Violence and sexual offences66.1550.00%
Other theft53.6966.67%
Shoplifting53.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.07100.00%
Public order12.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

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 offences49.2233.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.46-66.67%
Other theft31.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

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 behaviour912.9112.50%
Other theft45.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.46200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.84200.00%
Shoplifting21.84-71.43%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.14166.67%
Shoplifting74.92600.00%
Other theft44.300.00%
Public order22.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-66.67%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.99-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84100.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft89.8333.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8450.00%
Shoplifting11.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.23-33.33%
Public order21.23100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.5211.11%
Other theft46.1533.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Shoplifting21.23-83.33%
Public order11.230.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1219.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.530.00%
Other theft32.460.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243
April 20249
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 202310
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 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 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
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 4 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
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
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 1 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

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 9JD 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