CLAYCROFT, AL7 2DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 2DN

CLAYCROFT, AL7 2DN, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.12 per 1,000 population. This AL7 2DN 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 2DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 2DN, encompassing approximately 2340 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL7 2DN 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

CLAYCROFT, AL7 2DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.12-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.560.00%
Vehicle crime31.71200.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.13-50.00%
Public order22.99100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.4055.56%
Anti-social behaviour55.98-37.50%
Public order12.14-66.67%
Drugs10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.68-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.4233.33%
Public order31.7150.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.3836.36%
Anti-social behaviour126.419.09%
Criminal damage and arson35.130.00%
Other crime31.280.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

In April 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 offences1111.11-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour114.70175.00%
Shoplifting24.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.3987.50%
Anti-social behaviour46.4133.33%
Burglary41.710.00%
Public order21.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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 offences85.55-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.69150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.270.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-66.67%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.710.00%
Robbery31.280.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.26-50.00%
Other theft42.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.71-80.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.6687.50%
Anti-social behaviour106.4111.11%
Other theft44.27300.00%
Shoplifting41.710.00%
Burglary31.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-33.33%
Public order10.85-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.850.00%
Public order33.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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
September 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202414
June 20249
May 202415
April 202411
March 202415
February 20248
January 202410
December 20234
November 20233
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 202412
April 202411
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
November 20235
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 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
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20244
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 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 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 2DN 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. The Meadow
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Claycroft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Buddcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Wheatbarn
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Chalk Dale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Poplars
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Heay Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1