TIMBERCROFT, AL7 1NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 1NS

TIMBERCROFT, AL7 1NS, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.07 per 1,000 population. This AL7 1NS 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 1NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 1NS, encompassing approximately 2470 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL7 1NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swanhill with total crimes: 2
  • Maple Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Kestrel Way with total crimes: 2

TIMBERCROFT, AL7 1NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour56.0766.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02100.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.8866.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.05-40.00%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-75.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.88-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4325.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In June 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 offences85.2660.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.240.00%
Other crime11.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.07-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.020.00%
Other crime11.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In April 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 offences86.07300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.24300.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.62100.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.43-60.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-83.33%
Public order10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.43400.00%
Vehicle crime12.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.2450.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.050.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 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 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 1NS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Swanhill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Maple Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Kestrel Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bessemer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Blythway
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Haldens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Flexley Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nutfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Margery Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Quickbeams
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Runsley
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Boulevard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1