AL7 1TP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 1TP

AL7 1TP, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.96 per 1,000 population. This AL7 1TP 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 1TP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 1TP, encompassing approximately 3261 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 1TP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Black Fan Road with total crimes: 21
  • Ley Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Appletree Way with total crimes: 3

AL7 1TP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2011.9653.85%
Anti-social behaviour76.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.5350.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Public order10.31-75.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.04160.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.99-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences52.150.00%
Public order41.530.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.89-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences52.76-28.57%
Shoplifting51.53150.00%
Public order41.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.2333.33%
Other theft21.230.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.8137.50%
Violence and sexual offences73.37-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson32.15-50.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.421200.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.45500.00%
Other crime41.840.00%
Shoplifting11.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft139.8185.71%
Anti-social behaviour83.99100.00%
Shoplifting32.450.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-92.86%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.65100.00%
Other theft74.29-22.22%
Burglary52.1566.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.53-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.230.00%
Drugs30.920.00%
Public order20.92100.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft910.1228.57%
Violence and sexual offences72.76-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson62.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.84-58.33%
Burglary31.530.00%
Shoplifting10.92-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.2618.18%
Anti-social behaviour123.99500.00%
Other theft73.680.00%
Shoplifting32.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.2022.22%
Other theft73.37-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-33.33%
Other crime20.610.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft108.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.07-35.71%
Shoplifting42.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-72.73%
Burglary20.920.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.290.00%
Other theft103.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.070.00%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 202413
April 20241
March 202414
February 20247
January 202413
December 202311
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20249
June 202411
May 20248
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 202412
December 20232
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 202413
March 20247
February 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 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
January 20241

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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Black Fan Road
    Total21
    Shoplifting20
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Ley Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Appletree Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Barrington Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hall Barns
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Buddcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Wheatbarn
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Poplars
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grove Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Baldwins
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Chilton Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Thundridge Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Gaddesden Grove
    Total1
    Public order1