HOCKLANDS, AL7 2EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 2EF

HOCKLANDS, AL7 2EF, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.74 per 1,000 population. This AL7 2EF 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 2EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 2EF, encompassing approximately 2258 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

AL7 2EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Herns Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Long Ley with total crimes: 3
  • Hedgebrooms with total crimes: 2

HOCKLANDS, AL7 2EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.7433.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.540.00%
Vehicle crime32.2150.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Public order10.89-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

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 offences65.31-57.14%
Public order22.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.3040.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.20-50.00%
Public order11.77-75.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.43-33.33%
Public order43.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.770.00%
Shoplifting11.770.00%

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 offences1515.9425.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.649.09%
Criminal damage and arson45.310.00%
Public order21.770.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

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 offences1211.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.31175.00%
Shoplifting24.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.3133.33%
Burglary41.770.00%
Public order21.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%

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 offences85.76-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33100.00%

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 offences107.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.430.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.760.00%
Robbery32.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.41-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences52.21-68.75%
Other theft42.210.00%
Drugs21.770.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.080.00%
Other theft44.870.00%
Shoplifting41.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202414
June 202410
May 202415
April 202412
March 202412
February 20248
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235
October 202316

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 202412
April 202411
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20244
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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20244
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 2EF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Old Herns Lane
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Long Ley
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Hedgebrooms
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Jordans
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Hardings
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 7. The Meadow
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Claycroft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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