BROOMHILLS, AL7 1RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 1RE

BROOMHILLS, AL7 1RE, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.07 per 1,000 population. This AL7 1RE 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 1RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 1RE, encompassing approximately 1985 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 1RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Herns Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Appletree Way with total crimes: 3
  • Westfield with total crimes: 2

BROOMHILLS, AL7 1RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.030.00%
Drugs23.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.03-14.29%
Public order13.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.54250.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.53-57.14%
Public order11.51-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.050.00%
Public order33.53200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.510.00%
Other crime11.01-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.5640.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.530.00%
Other crime32.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.510.00%
Public order11.010.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.03-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.52-77.78%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.53500.00%
Burglary33.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-66.67%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.0528.57%
Criminal damage and arson34.53200.00%
Other theft11.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-75.00%

In January 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 offences77.05133.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.530.00%
Other theft22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences36.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Other crime21.510.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.5516.67%
Other theft23.53100.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.01-90.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.040.00%
Burglary23.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20249
February 20249
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
December 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Old Herns Lane
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Appletree Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Westfield
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hedgebrooms
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Claycroft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Upper Shot
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Westly Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Buddcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Wheatbarn
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Chalk Dale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Poplars
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Heay Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1