SMALLCROFT, AL7 2AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 2AU

SMALLCROFT, AL7 2AU, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.85 per 1,000 population. This AL7 2AU 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 2AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 2AU, encompassing approximately 2857 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL7 2AU area, explore the AL7 2AU 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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)

AL7 2AU 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

SMALLCROFT, AL7 2AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2017.8542.86%
Violence and sexual offences117.0010.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.85800.00%
Vehicle crime53.1525.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.25133.33%
Violence and sexual offences104.90-37.50%
Vehicle crime43.500.00%
Public order31.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-83.33%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.9023.08%
Shoplifting65.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.10-62.50%
Public order22.10-60.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-80.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1615.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.60-38.10%
Public order54.55150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.75-16.67%
Shoplifting31.75200.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.5575.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.3514.29%
Criminal damage and arson65.600.00%
Other crime42.100.00%
Public order21.400.00%
Shoplifting10.70-80.00%
Other theft10.35-92.86%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1418.20133.33%
Other theft144.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.90-33.33%
Shoplifting54.200.00%
Public order21.75-50.00%
Burglary10.70-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.1550.00%
Burglary76.30250.00%
Other theft72.45-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.4520.00%
Public order42.100.00%
Drugs31.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.55-14.29%
Other theft84.2014.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.80-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson41.7533.33%
Burglary21.400.00%
Shoplifting10.70-66.67%
Robbery10.350.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences1414.3555.56%
Anti-social behaviour114.901000.00%
Other theft73.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.45-25.00%
Shoplifting31.050.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.15-10.00%
Other theft73.15-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson42.450.00%
Robbery31.400.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-80.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1314.00-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences104.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.50-68.75%
Shoplifting41.75-42.86%
Public order31.4050.00%
Burglary21.05-50.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.000.00%
Other theft145.600.00%
Shoplifting74.900.00%
Burglary42.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202416
June 202413
May 202421
April 202412
March 202418
February 202412
January 202414
December 20239
November 202310
October 202320

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20246
June 202416
May 202416
April 202414
March 20246
February 20245
January 202411
December 20231
November 20235
October 202316

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 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 202313
October 202314

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

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
September 20241
May 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 30 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
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 3 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
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 2AU 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. Long Ley
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hedgebrooms
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Jordans
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Hardings
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 9. The Meadow
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Claycroft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Hall Barns
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Westly Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Buddcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Wheatbarn
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Chalk Dale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Poplars
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Heay Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Grove Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Baldwins
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1