HEATHCROFT, AL7 2BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 2BF

HEATHCROFT, AL7 2BF, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.86 per 1,000 population. This AL7 2BF 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 2BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 2BF, encompassing approximately 4046 residents.

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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: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL7 2BF 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
  • Long Ley with total crimes: 3

HEATHCROFT, AL7 2BF 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
Shoplifting2011.8642.86%
Violence and sexual offences104.9411.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.47100.00%
Vehicle crime41.48-20.00%
Public order20.99-60.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

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
Shoplifting1410.13133.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.46-43.75%
Public order52.2225.00%
Vehicle crime51.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-72.73%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

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 offences1610.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.95-21.43%
Shoplifting62.72100.00%
Public order41.480.00%
Other theft30.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-50.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.37-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour143.95-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.4650.00%
Public order41.48300.00%
Shoplifting30.99200.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.60109.09%
Anti-social behaviour155.6836.36%
Criminal damage and arson43.710.00%
Other crime40.990.00%
Shoplifting10.99-80.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-92.86%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1412.11100.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.46-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.72450.00%
Shoplifting52.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Public order20.74-60.00%
Burglary10.49-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.6466.67%
Other theft73.71-12.50%
Burglary61.730.00%
Public order51.48400.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-71.43%
Drugs10.490.00%

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 offences97.66-50.00%
Other theft82.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.98-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.7366.67%
Shoplifting11.24-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.8780.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.450.00%
Other theft81.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.980.00%
Shoplifting30.740.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences107.17-9.09%
Other theft82.47-33.33%
Robbery31.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Public order10.74-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft129.64-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences112.97-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.72-70.59%
Shoplifting41.24-42.86%
Public order30.9950.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.940.00%
Other theft144.200.00%
Shoplifting73.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

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 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 202411
June 202414
May 202415
April 202411
March 20242
February 20247
January 20248
November 20235
October 202317

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 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 202416
May 202423
April 202411
March 202415
February 20249
January 202418
December 202310
November 202311
October 202320

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
December 20231
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 20238
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20244
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 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 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
October 20234

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
April 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
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 2BF 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. Long Ley
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hedgebrooms
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Jordans
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hardings
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 8. The Meadow
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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
  • 14. Grove Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Baldwins
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Chilton Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Poppyfields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gaddesden Grove
    Total1
    Public order1