AL7 1BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 1BQ

AL7 1BQ, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.49 per 1,000 population. This AL7 1BQ 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 1BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 1BQ, encompassing approximately 1792 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL7 1BQ area, explore the AL7 1BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 1BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Appletree Way with total crimes: 3
  • Westfield with total crimes: 2
  • Brownfields with total crimes: 2

AL7 1BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.49166.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.46100.00%
Burglary22.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.46-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.12-50.00%
Public order11.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.93-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.790.00%
Burglary12.230.00%
Shoplifting10.56-50.00%

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 behaviour1013.39233.33%
Violence and sexual offences65.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.350.00%
Shoplifting21.120.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%
Robbery10.56-50.00%

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 offences47.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.23-50.00%
Robbery21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.83100.00%
Shoplifting53.3566.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.79-42.86%
Burglary22.230.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-50.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.39-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.9150.00%
Shoplifting31.670.00%
Public order21.67100.00%
Vehicle crime21.12-33.33%
Burglary21.12-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-50.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Other theft11.12-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.74400.00%
Burglary55.58400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.79100.00%
Vehicle crime32.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67-71.43%
Other theft21.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.93-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson23.91-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-71.43%
Burglary11.12-50.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-83.33%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour916.7480.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.02600.00%
Vehicle crime63.91500.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.350.00%
Burglary21.67100.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.70-16.67%
Possession of weapons12.79-50.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-90.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.580.00%
Shoplifting23.350.00%
Possession of weapons21.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 202410
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20245
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 1BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Appletree Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Westfield
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Brownfields
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Groom Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Knella Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Woodfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Upper Shot
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Martinfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hall Barns
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Westly Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1