AL7 1JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 1JD

AL7 1JD, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.13 per 1,000 population. This AL7 1JD 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 1JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 1JD, encompassing approximately 2143 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 1JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Verulam Close with total crimes: 9
  • Lynmouth Road with total crimes: 3
  • Westfield with total crimes: 2

AL7 1JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1212.1371.43%
Anti-social behaviour55.6025.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.330.00%
Burglary22.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-33.33%

In August 2024, 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 offences77.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.27-71.43%
Vehicle crime31.870.00%
Public order11.400.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1413.5375.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.53-36.36%
Vehicle crime33.270.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%
Public order10.47-75.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.0022.22%
Anti-social behaviour85.1314.29%
Public order43.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8750.00%
Shoplifting21.400.00%
Robbery10.93-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.8012.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.20-12.50%
Robbery23.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Drugs10.93-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.6660.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.73-27.27%
Shoplifting33.730.00%
Public order21.40100.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.6037.50%
Anti-social behaviour55.1325.00%
Shoplifting32.330.00%
Other theft21.40-33.33%
Burglary20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-50.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.6060.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.73-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.87100.00%
Vehicle crime31.87200.00%
Other theft31.40200.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.33-64.29%
Violence and sexual offences52.3366.67%
Burglary22.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-83.33%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1413.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime66.53200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.800.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2114.4631.25%
Violence and sexual offences39.80-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.40100.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-87.50%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1618.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.730.00%
Shoplifting23.730.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20247
June 202411
May 20249
April 20248
March 202411
February 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 202414
June 20248
May 20247
April 20248
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 202314
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Verulam Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Lynmouth Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Westfield
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Brownfields
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Groom Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Knella Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Woodfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Garden Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Martinfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bridge Road East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ravenfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1