DAWLEY, AL7 1EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 1EB

DAWLEY, AL7 1EB, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.37 per 1,000 population. This AL7 1EB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL7 postcode area, which has experienced 271 crimes and a crime rate of 7.35 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL7 1EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 1EB, encompassing approximately 2743 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 1EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haldens with total crimes: 3
  • Old Forge Close with total crimes: 2
  • Archfield with total crimes: 1

DAWLEY, AL7 1EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences44.37-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour31.4650.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.01-33.33%
Other crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.66-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.20500.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.370.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.73-33.33%
Other crime10.730.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.82-40.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-80.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences55.8366.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.8266.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.82100.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.19-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.47-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.820.00%
Public order31.46200.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.5616.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.55300.00%
Other theft21.46100.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202411
May 202411
April 202412
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
August 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Haldens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Old Forge Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Archfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Dawley
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Flexley Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nutfield
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Margery Wood
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. The Swallows
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Maple Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1