AL7 1GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 1GB

AL7 1GB, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.81 per 1,000 population. This AL7 1GB 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 1GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 1GB, encompassing approximately 1721 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 1GB 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

AL7 1GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour35.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.74-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%
Other theft11.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.71125.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.23-25.00%
Other theft21.74-33.33%
Other crime11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.30-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.32-55.56%
Other theft32.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.74100.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.23100.00%
Burglary23.490.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.81-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.74-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11.740.00%
Shoplifting10.58-66.67%
Public order10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.0766.67%
Shoplifting32.90200.00%
Other theft21.74100.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.5550.00%
Burglary31.74200.00%
Other crime21.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.16100.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

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 behaviour24.07-71.43%
Drugs11.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-75.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.13250.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.070.00%
Vehicle crime22.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.07-33.33%
Other theft21.160.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.900.00%
Burglary11.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

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 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20244
June 20249
May 20243
April 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20235

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242

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 4 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
January 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 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
February 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 1GB 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. Bessemer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Haldens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Runsley
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Boulevard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1