KELBYS, AL7 2EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 2EG

KELBYS, AL7 2EG, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.88 per 1,000 population. This AL7 2EG 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 2EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 2EG, encompassing approximately 2365 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL7 2EG area, explore the AL7 2EG 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: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

AL7 2EG 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

KELBYS, AL7 2EG 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.8833.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.380.00%
Vehicle crime31.6950.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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 offences65.07-53.85%
Public order22.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.0330.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.50-62.50%
Public order11.27-75.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

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 offences1011.84-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.23-20.00%
Public order43.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.69100.00%
Other theft11.690.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.9523.08%
Anti-social behaviour106.76-9.09%
Public order24.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.8418.18%
Anti-social behaviour115.50266.67%
Shoplifting24.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.30120.00%
Public order34.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2750.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.38-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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 offences45.50-20.00%
Robbery31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Other theft10.85-75.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.46-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences52.54-44.44%
Other theft42.110.00%
Drugs21.690.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1113.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.650.00%
Other theft43.800.00%
Shoplifting41.690.00%
Burglary21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202413
June 202410
May 202416
April 202413
March 202411
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 202410
April 202411
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 3 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

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 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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 2EG 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. 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