YORK WAY, AL6 9LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL6 9LB

YORK WAY, AL6 9LB, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.30 per 1,000 population. This AL6 9LB 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 9LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL6 9LB, encompassing approximately 1164 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL6 9LB 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
  • London Road with total crimes: 1

YORK WAY, AL6 9LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.30250.00%
Other theft26.01-50.00%
Shoplifting11.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-85.71%

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 behaviour711.1640.00%
Other theft46.01300.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.43-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.44-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences34.29-50.00%
Other theft12.58-80.00%
Shoplifting10.86-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-66.67%

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 behaviour824.03166.67%
Violence and sexual offences66.8750.00%
Other theft55.1566.67%
Shoplifting54.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.290.00%
Burglary12.580.00%

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 offences49.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.43-50.00%
Other theft32.58-25.00%
Public order12.580.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour615.45-25.00%
Other theft45.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.4333.33%
Shoplifting23.43-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.720.00%

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 behaviour818.88166.67%
Shoplifting76.87600.00%
Other theft46.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.4350.00%

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 theft410.30-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour33.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.720.00%
Shoplifting11.720.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft712.0216.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.01200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.58-33.33%
Shoplifting11.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

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 theft612.8850.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.15-25.00%
Public order22.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.72-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour817.17-11.11%
Other theft46.87100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.4333.33%
Shoplifting23.43-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

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
Shoplifting1223.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour910.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.730.00%
Other theft22.580.00%
Burglary11.720.00%

Crime by Type

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

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 2 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
December 20231

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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