HERNS LANE, AL7 2AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 2AH

HERNS LANE, AL7 2AH, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.19 per 1,000 population. This AL7 2AH 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 2AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 2AH, encompassing approximately 2471 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL7 2AH area, explore the AL7 2AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

AL7 2AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Black Fan Road with total crimes: 21
  • Old Herns Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Appletree Way with total crimes: 3

HERNS LANE, AL7 2AH 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
Shoplifting2016.1942.86%
Anti-social behaviour78.09600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.83-28.57%
Vehicle crime22.02100.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Public order10.81-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.33133.33%
Violence and sexual offences75.66-30.00%
Public order32.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-80.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.52233.33%
Shoplifting64.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.43-64.29%
Other theft22.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.66-70.00%
Public order31.21200.00%
Shoplifting31.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-66.67%
Other crime10.81-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1414.5740.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.66150.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.050.00%
Other crime32.430.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Shoplifting10.40-80.00%
Other theft10.40-92.86%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1413.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.6666.67%
Shoplifting54.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.02-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.1620.00%
Other theft74.86-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.8320.00%
Burglary32.430.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.9325.00%
Other theft84.0514.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.24-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson32.020.00%
Shoplifting11.21-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.6414.29%
Other theft73.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.83-25.00%
Shoplifting31.210.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.5216.67%
Other theft72.83-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson42.830.00%
Robbery31.620.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1112.95-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences64.45-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour42.43-73.33%
Shoplifting41.62-42.86%
Burglary21.620.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1521.450.00%
Other theft136.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.260.00%
Shoplifting74.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.830.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 20243
May 202410
April 20244
March 202412
February 202410
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20245
June 202414
May 202414
April 202410
March 20246
February 20245
January 20249
November 20234
October 202315

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
November 20232

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202414
March 20247
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
October 20234

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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 2AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Black Fan Road
    Total21
    Shoplifting20
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Old Herns Lane
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Appletree Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Hedgebrooms
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Jordans
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Claycroft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Westly Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Buddcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wheatbarn
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Chalk Dale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Poplars
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Heay Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1