BAKERS GROVE, AL7 2DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 2DJ

BAKERS GROVE, AL7 2DJ, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.61 per 1,000 population. This AL7 2DJ 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 2DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 2DJ, encompassing approximately 1975 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL7 2DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Herns Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Hedgebrooms with total crimes: 2
  • Jordans with total crimes: 2

BAKERS GROVE, AL7 2DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.020.00%
Vehicle crime32.02200.00%
Drugs21.520.00%
Public order11.01-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.57-45.45%
Public order23.04100.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In July 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 offences119.1183.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.57-33.33%
Public order12.02-66.67%
Drugs10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.12-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.04-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.0433.33%
Public order32.0250.00%
Shoplifting11.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.060.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.62150.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.06-37.50%
Shoplifting22.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.1214.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.05100.00%
Burglary32.020.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.57-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour23.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.61125.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.560.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.07100.00%
Robbery32.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.59-50.00%
Other theft32.53-25.00%
Drugs21.520.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.01-84.62%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.580.00%
Other theft45.060.00%
Shoplifting42.020.00%
Burglary22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202411
June 20246
May 202410
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 20232
October 202313

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 202410
April 202410
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
November 20235
October 202310

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

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20243
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 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 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 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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 2DJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Old Herns Lane
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hedgebrooms
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Jordans
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Hardings
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Claycroft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Buddcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Wheatbarn
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Chalk Dale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Poplars
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Heay Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1