AL7 1BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 1BA

AL7 1BA, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.49 per 1,000 population. This AL7 1BA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL7 postcode area, which has experienced 253 crimes and a crime rate of 6.87 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL7 1BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 1BA, encompassing approximately 941 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 1BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westfield with total crimes: 2
  • Brownfields with total crimes: 2
  • The Boulevard with total crimes: 1

AL7 1BA 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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.310.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-66.67%
Public order11.060.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.9333.33%
Vehicle crime34.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.19100.00%
Other theft22.120.00%
Drugs12.120.00%
Burglary11.06-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-85.71%
Shoplifting11.06-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour720.17133.33%
Violence and sexual offences37.43200.00%
Burglary23.190.00%
Shoplifting22.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.120.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Robbery11.06-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.490.00%
Robbery23.190.00%
Public order12.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting411.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.2550.00%
Public order23.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.06-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting311.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.190.00%
Public order22.120.00%
Vehicle crime22.12-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.12-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.86300.00%
Burglary34.25200.00%
Vehicle crime33.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.19-33.33%
Other crime12.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.43-57.14%
Public order23.190.00%
Burglary12.12-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.06-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour719.1175.00%
Vehicle crime67.43500.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.37200.00%
Burglary23.190.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.68-33.33%
Other theft14.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.06-87.50%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Shoplifting11.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.05300.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.490.00%
Shoplifting26.370.00%
Vehicle crime12.12-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour615.930.00%
Vehicle crime26.370.00%
Other crime22.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.120.00%
Shoplifting22.120.00%
Drugs12.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 AL7 1BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westfield
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Brownfields
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. The Boulevard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Upper Shot
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Martinfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Westly Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1