BESSEMER ROAD, AL7 1GH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 1GH

BESSEMER ROAD, AL7 1GH, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.33 per 1,000 population. This AL7 1GH 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 1GH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 1GH, encompassing approximately 977 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL7 1GH Crime Hotspots

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

  • B195 with total crimes: 7
  • Gresley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Garden Court with total crimes: 1

BESSEMER ROAD, AL7 1GH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.33-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0750.00%
Other theft33.07200.00%
Shoplifting23.070.00%
Bicycle theft12.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-66.67%
Theft from the person11.020.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.35-28.57%
Vehicle crime35.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.07100.00%
Shoplifting22.05-33.33%
Burglary12.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Other theft11.02-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.42600.00%
Shoplifting37.160.00%
Other theft23.07100.00%
Drugs22.050.00%
Public order22.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.050.00%
Burglary11.02-75.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary48.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-75.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.2633.33%
Vehicle crime24.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.05-60.00%
Shoplifting12.050.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences512.28-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour35.12-40.00%
Shoplifting13.07-75.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Burglary11.02-50.00%
Other theft11.02-66.67%

In March 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 offences723.54600.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.16150.00%
Shoplifting45.12300.00%
Other theft34.090.00%
Burglary23.07100.00%
Other crime12.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft310.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.07100.00%
Burglary12.05-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.02-80.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.3525.00%
Burglary45.12300.00%
Other theft24.09-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.050.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft513.3166.67%
Violence and sexual offences45.1233.33%
Other crime14.090.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Shoplifting11.02-66.67%
Burglary11.020.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft314.33200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.07-76.92%
Shoplifting33.070.00%
Burglary13.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1319.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.310.00%
Other theft12.050.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 202313

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. B195
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Gresley Close
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Garden Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1