AL6 9JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL6 9JS

AL6 9JS, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.29 per 1,000 population. This AL6 9JS 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 9JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL6 9JS, encompassing approximately 1568 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL6 9JS area, explore the AL6 9JS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL6 9JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Node Way Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Hospital with total crimes: 1

AL6 9JS 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 Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.29125.00%
Other theft15.74-75.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-85.71%

In August 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 behaviour79.5616.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.460.00%
Other theft42.55300.00%

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 behaviour67.65-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.82-20.00%
Other theft12.55-80.00%
Shoplifting10.64-80.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour817.21166.67%
Violence and sexual offences55.1025.00%
Other theft53.1966.67%
Shoplifting53.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.190.00%
Burglary11.910.00%

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 offences46.3733.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.55-57.14%
Other theft31.91-25.00%

In April 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 behaviour711.47-12.50%
Other theft44.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.55200.00%
Shoplifting21.91-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%

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 behaviour812.75300.00%
Shoplifting75.10600.00%
Other theft44.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.55-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.01-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson22.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-33.33%
Shoplifting11.270.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.74200.00%
Shoplifting11.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

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 theft69.5650.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.82-25.00%
Public order21.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.27-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-66.67%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour813.39-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences45.10-20.00%
Other theft42.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.550.00%
Shoplifting21.91-83.33%

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
Shoplifting1219.121100.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.74400.00%
Other theft23.19-33.33%
Robbery11.270.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.910.00%
Vehicle crime11.910.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247
March 20248
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20238
October 20239
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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