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

Overview of Crime in AL7 1GP

BESSEMER ROAD, AL7 1GP, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.43 per 1,000 population. This AL7 1GP 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 1GP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 1GP, encompassing approximately 880 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL7 1GP Crime Hotspots

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

  • B195 with total crimes: 7
  • Gresley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

BESSEMER ROAD, AL7 1GP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour420.43-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences34.54-40.00%
Other theft33.41200.00%
Shoplifting23.410.00%
Vehicle crime22.27-33.33%
Other crime12.270.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Theft from the person11.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour724.97250.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.950.00%
Vehicle crime35.680.00%
Public order23.410.00%
Shoplifting22.27-33.33%
Burglary12.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.1666.67%
Shoplifting35.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.410.00%
Burglary22.270.00%
Public order22.27100.00%
Other theft12.27-50.00%
Drugs11.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.41200.00%
Burglary23.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.27-71.43%
Other theft22.270.00%
Public order12.270.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Shoplifting11.14-66.67%
Robbery11.140.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour720.43133.33%
Shoplifting37.95200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.41-40.00%
Other theft23.41100.00%
Vehicle crime22.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.270.00%

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 offences515.89-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour35.68-66.67%
Robbery23.41-66.67%
Shoplifting12.27-75.00%
Burglary11.14-50.00%
Other theft11.14-50.00%
Theft from the person11.140.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour940.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences810.22300.00%
Robbery69.080.00%
Shoplifting46.81300.00%
Other theft24.540.00%
Burglary22.27100.00%
Public order22.270.00%
Other crime12.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.14-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour617.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.810.00%
Other theft22.27100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.27-60.00%
Burglary12.27-66.67%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.14-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences520.430.00%
Burglary35.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.27100.00%
Vehicle crime22.270.00%
Drugs12.270.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Other theft11.14-80.00%
Robbery11.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences521.57-16.67%
Other theft55.6825.00%
Public order35.680.00%
Other crime13.410.00%
Shoplifting11.14-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-75.00%
Burglary11.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Theft from the person11.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences630.65100.00%
Other theft46.81300.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.54-71.43%
Shoplifting44.540.00%
Robbery44.540.00%
Burglary24.54100.00%
Theft from the person12.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.14-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.14-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1432.920.00%
Vehicle crime415.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.410.00%
Other theft13.410.00%
Theft from the person11.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20249
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 202314

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 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20248
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 5 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
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
December 20233
October 20231

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
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20246
January 20241
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 1GP 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. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Walden Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Digswell Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1