GREAT SAMPSONS FIELD, AL7 1FW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 1FW

GREAT SAMPSONS FIELD, AL7 1FW, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.84 per 1,000 population. This AL7 1FW 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 1FW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 1FW, encompassing approximately 3165 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

AL7 1FW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Black Fan Road with total crimes: 9
  • Heronswood Road with total crimes: 3
  • Widford Road with total crimes: 2

GREAT SAMPSONS FIELD, AL7 1FW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.84-53.85%
Violence and sexual offences61.90-14.29%
Shoplifting51.90150.00%
Public order41.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.26100.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.42160.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.11-41.67%
Public order32.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Other theft20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.90500.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.79-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.58200.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Shoplifting10.63-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft139.7944.44%
Anti-social behaviour74.1175.00%
Shoplifting32.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.95-83.33%
Burglary20.63-50.00%
Drugs20.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.74300.00%
Other theft93.79-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.8433.33%
Burglary41.260.00%
Drugs31.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft109.7966.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.1675.00%
Burglary42.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.95-62.50%
Other crime10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.32-66.67%
Robbery10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.06400.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.16-11.11%
Other theft62.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.90-20.00%
Shoplifting31.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.5312.50%
Other theft82.84-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft98.84-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.84-20.00%
Shoplifting42.5333.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-81.82%
Burglary20.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1113.9057.14%
Violence and sexual offences103.4742.86%
Other theft103.16-16.67%
Shoplifting33.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1210.74-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.79-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.21-36.36%
Drugs22.21100.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1814.53-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour115.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.4760.00%
Public order22.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-33.33%
Drugs10.63-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1912.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.580.00%
Drugs20.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202413
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 202410
December 20232
November 20232
October 202311
September 20237
August 202311
July 202311

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 202412
April 20242
March 202412
February 20243
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 202310
September 20237
August 20238
July 20235

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 202413
March 20249
February 202410
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 202310
September 202312
August 202318
July 202319

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20243
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
August 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Black Fan Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Heronswood Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Widford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Barrington Mews
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Poundwell
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Great Sampsons Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ridgeway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Latimer Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Baldwins
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Thundridge Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Gaddesden Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Aldbury Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Dowley Wood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Elsons Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Great Break
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1