VIADUCT WAY, AL7 1UD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 1UD

VIADUCT WAY, AL7 1UD, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.75 per 1,000 population. This AL7 1UD 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 1UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 1UD, encompassing approximately 1896 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL7 1UD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lodge Field with total crimes: 2
  • Sewells with total crimes: 1
  • Haymeads with total crimes: 1

VIADUCT WAY, AL7 1UD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.110.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.44166.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-33.33%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.80-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.58-25.00%
Public order11.580.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

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 offences97.38-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.750.00%
Other theft12.110.00%

In May 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 offences1211.60-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour46.3333.33%
Public order22.110.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.491200.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.8650.00%
Other theft11.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.22200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.58-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.64-83.33%
Drugs10.530.00%

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 behaviour68.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.16-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.64-50.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.49-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.11200.00%
Public order11.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 20249
May 202412
April 202413
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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 20241
November 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
May 20242
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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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