AL7 1FT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 1FT

AL7 1FT, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.23 per 1,000 population. This AL7 1FT 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 1FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 1FT, encompassing approximately 1075 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

AL7 1FT 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
  • Westfield with total crimes: 2

AL7 1FT 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.86100.00%
Other theft11.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.72-33.33%
Other crime11.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.72-40.00%
Other theft32.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.79100.00%
Shoplifting11.860.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Burglary10.93-50.00%

In June 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 behaviour513.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.650.00%
Burglary23.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.860.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.37-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson14.650.00%
Shoplifting10.93-66.67%
Public order10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour614.87200.00%
Shoplifting35.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.790.00%
Other theft21.86100.00%
Drugs11.860.00%
Public order10.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27.44-33.33%
Public order21.860.00%
Robbery11.860.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary412.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.72-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.37-55.56%
Burglary23.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.86-66.67%
Public order10.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.87125.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.37200.00%
Vehicle crime22.790.00%
Burglary21.860.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.370.00%
Other theft23.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.86-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Robbery10.930.00%

In October 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 offences712.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.510.00%
Burglary13.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 20234

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

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

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 3 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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 1FT 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. Westfield
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Brownfields
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Runsley
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Boulevard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Upper Shot
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1