LODGE FIELD, AL7 1SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 1SD

LODGE FIELD, AL7 1SD, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.52 per 1,000 population. This AL7 1SD 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 1SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 1SD, encompassing approximately 1525 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL7 1SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kestrel Way with total crimes: 2
  • Lodge Field with total crimes: 2
  • Sewells with total crimes: 1

LODGE FIELD, AL7 1SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime23.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-50.00%
Other theft11.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-75.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.39500.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.87-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.620.00%
Other theft22.62100.00%
Bicycle theft11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In July 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 behaviour57.8725.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.28-77.78%
Public order11.310.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.83-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.90-20.00%
Other theft12.620.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.76-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour56.55-16.67%
Other crime23.280.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.73333.33%
Anti-social behaviour68.5250.00%
Other theft23.93100.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

In March 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 behaviour410.4933.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.62-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.97200.00%
Vehicle crime11.970.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In February 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 offences58.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.2850.00%
Burglary21.97100.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.55-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.28-66.67%
Drugs11.310.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences813.11-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour65.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.93-50.00%
Public order21.31100.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.7612.50%
Criminal damage and arson45.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.620.00%
Other theft21.970.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20242
June 20249
May 202410
April 202413
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20239
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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 2 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kestrel Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Lodge Field
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Sewells
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Haymeads
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Harwood Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Picketts
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pippens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bessemer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Blythway
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Haldens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Digswell Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1