BROOKSFIELD, AL7 2AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 2AW

BROOKSFIELD, AL7 2AW, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.98 per 1,000 population. This AL7 2AW 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 2AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 2AW, encompassing approximately 2732 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 2AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ley Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Old Herns Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Appletree Way with total crimes: 3

BROOKSFIELD, AL7 2AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.9825.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.660.00%
Vehicle crime43.290.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Public order10.73-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.59-46.67%
Vehicle crime42.930.00%
Public order31.46200.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.4236.36%
Anti-social behaviour55.49-54.55%
Public order11.83-75.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.34-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour114.03-15.38%
Public order44.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.46-20.00%
Shoplifting11.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.7341.67%
Anti-social behaviour136.2218.18%
Criminal damage and arson54.760.00%
Other crime41.830.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.71-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.39120.00%
Shoplifting24.030.00%
Public order20.73-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.8566.67%
Burglary41.830.00%
Public order41.460.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.12-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour32.93-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.3283.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.030.00%
Other theft21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-75.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.2220.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.200.00%
Robbery31.460.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.68-50.00%
Other theft51.8325.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.83-68.75%
Drugs21.830.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Burglary10.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.850.00%
Other theft43.660.00%
Shoplifting41.460.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202415
June 202411
May 202417
April 202412
March 202416
February 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 20235
October 202316

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20245
June 202411
May 202413
April 202411
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20244
November 20231
October 20233

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 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
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 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 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 2AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ley Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Old Herns Lane
    Total3
    Drugs2
    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. Buddcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Wheatbarn
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Chalk Dale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Poplars
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Heay Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Grove Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1