AL7 1QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 1QS

AL7 1QS, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.47 per 1,000 population. This AL7 1QS 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 1QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 1QS, encompassing approximately 1279 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 1QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westfield with total crimes: 2
  • Brownfields with total crimes: 2
  • Upper Shot with total crimes: 1

AL7 1QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.47400.00%
Burglary13.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.13-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-66.67%
Public order10.780.00%

In July 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 offences510.94150.00%
Vehicle crime33.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.34-75.00%
Drugs11.560.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.78-50.00%
Shoplifting10.78-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.84166.67%
Burglary26.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.560.00%
Shoplifting21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Other crime10.78-50.00%
Robbery10.78-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.81-25.00%
Robbery22.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.56100.00%
Other crime21.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.38100.00%
Shoplifting43.1333.33%
Public order23.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.78-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.5020.00%
Shoplifting34.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.340.00%
Public order21.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.56-33.33%
Drugs11.560.00%

In February 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 offences513.28150.00%
Burglary33.91200.00%
Vehicle crime32.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.34-50.00%
Other crime11.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.03-42.86%
Public order23.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.56-33.33%
Burglary11.56-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour715.6375.00%
Vehicle crime65.47500.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.69200.00%
Burglary22.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.59-33.33%
Other theft13.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.78-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.690.00%
Shoplifting24.690.00%
Burglary11.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 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
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westfield
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Brownfields
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Upper Shot
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Martinfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westly Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1