AL7 2AA, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.69 per 1,000 population. This AL7 2AA 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 2AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 2AA, encompassing approximately 3220 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 20 | 8.69 | 53.85% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 6.21 | -50.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 1.55 | -71.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 13 | 11.80 | 160.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 4.04 | 100.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 3.10 | 16.67% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 8.07 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.86 | -61.54% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.55 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.55 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.24 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 9.00 | 160.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 4.04 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.86 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.62 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.62 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.62 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 6.21 | 125.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.79 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.55 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.93 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 14 | 10.87 | 55.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 4.35 | 50.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 1.86 | -42.86% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.24 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 9 | 8.07 | -10.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 2.79 | 250.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 2.17 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.62 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 10 | 9.63 | 42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.10 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.24 | -70.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 0.62 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.31 | -66.67% |
In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 11.18 | 233.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 3.10 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.48 | -12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.17 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 8 | 7.45 | -11.11% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 2.48 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.86 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.55 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.93 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 9 | 7.76 | -10.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 2.79 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.55 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.24 | -81.82% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.62 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 12.73 | 83.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 3.42 | 42.86% |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.10 | -28.57% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 3.10 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.93 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 14 | 10.25 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 4.35 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.86 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 20 |
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 13 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 2AA postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 21 |
| Shoplifting | 20 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |