AL7 2AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 2AY

AL7 2AY, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.76 per 1,000 population. This AL7 2AY 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 2AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 2AY, encompassing approximately 3780 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL7 2AY area, explore the AL7 2AY 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: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

AL7 2AY 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

AL7 2AY 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2013.7642.86%
Violence and sexual offences105.2911.11%
Anti-social behaviour92.6528.57%
Vehicle crime52.3825.00%
Public order21.32-60.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.64133.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.70-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour72.38-36.36%
Public order51.8566.67%
Vehicle crime41.320.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.376.67%
Anti-social behaviour114.23-26.67%
Shoplifting62.91100.00%
Other theft31.59200.00%
Public order30.79-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-50.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.17-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour153.97-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson63.970.00%
Public order41.59300.00%
Shoplifting31.06200.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.76130.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.0814.29%
Criminal damage and arson64.23500.00%
Other crime21.590.00%
Shoplifting10.53-80.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.26-92.86%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

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 behaviour1413.76133.33%
Other theft143.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.70-33.33%
Shoplifting52.650.00%
Burglary21.32-71.43%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.9066.67%
Burglary73.97250.00%
Other theft71.85-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.85-14.29%
Public order41.59300.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.99-50.00%
Other theft82.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.12-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.8566.67%
Burglary21.320.00%
Shoplifting10.53-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.7038.46%
Anti-social behaviour124.761100.00%
Other theft83.1714.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.12-40.00%
Shoplifting30.790.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.2618.18%
Other theft73.44-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson51.850.00%
Robbery31.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-87.50%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1311.64-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences113.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.91-61.90%
Shoplifting42.12-42.86%
Public order31.0650.00%
Burglary20.79-33.33%
Drugs20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.820.00%
Other theft145.560.00%
Shoplifting73.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.850.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
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 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202416
June 202415
May 202423
April 202410
March 202415
February 20249
January 202418
December 202313
November 202311
October 202322

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202411
June 202415
May 202416
April 202414
March 20246
February 20247
January 202412
December 20231
November 20238
October 202321

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 202414
March 20247
February 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 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
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
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 2AY 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. Buddcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Wheatbarn
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Chalk Dale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Poplars
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Heay Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Grove Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Baldwins
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Chilton Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Gaddesden Grove
    Total1
    Public order1