AL7 1EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 1EU

AL7 1EU, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.16 per 1,000 population. This AL7 1EU 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 1EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 1EU, encompassing approximately 1784 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 1EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swanhill with total crimes: 2
  • Maple Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Kestrel Way with total crimes: 2

AL7 1EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences46.16-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Other theft11.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In August 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 offences76.16-12.50%
Other theft23.92-33.33%
Other crime11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.7733.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.48-44.44%
Other theft32.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.68100.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.21200.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.04200.00%
Burglary23.360.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.60-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Shoplifting10.56-66.67%
Public order10.560.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.53150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.80300.00%
Shoplifting32.24200.00%
Other theft21.68100.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary35.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.92-71.43%
Drugs11.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-50.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences44.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.240.00%
Burglary11.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20249
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
October 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 1EU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Swanhill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Maple Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Kestrel Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Haldens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Flexley Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Quickbeams
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Runsley
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Boulevard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1