BLYTHWAY, AL7 1EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 1EF

BLYTHWAY, AL7 1EF, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.30 per 1,000 population. This AL7 1EF 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 1EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 1EF, encompassing approximately 2379 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 1EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maple Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Kestrel Way with total crimes: 2
  • Lodge Field with total crimes: 2

BLYTHWAY, AL7 1EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.30-45.45%
Vehicle crime22.52100.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Public order10.840.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.40175.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-50.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.04-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour41.680.00%
Public order11.680.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.7210.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.62-33.33%
Other theft11.680.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences109.24-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour64.200.00%
Other crime22.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.501300.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.88200.00%
Other theft32.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.26-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-66.67%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.62300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.68-40.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In January 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 offences53.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.10-85.71%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.14133.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.94-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.10-50.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.56-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6850.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20244
June 202411
May 202410
April 202414
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Maple Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Kestrel Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Lodge Field
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sewells
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Haymeads
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Harwood Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Pippens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bessemer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Blythway
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Haldens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Flexley Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Runsley
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1