AL7 2EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 2EL

AL7 2EL, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.79 per 1,000 population. This AL7 2EL 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 2EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 2EL, encompassing approximately 3535 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 2EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ley Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Long Ley with total crimes: 3
  • Hedgebrooms with total crimes: 2

AL7 2EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.7912.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.550.00%
Vehicle crime41.410.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.81-46.67%
Vehicle crime42.260.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.9215.38%
Anti-social behaviour84.240.00%
Public order22.260.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.49-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour83.68-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson42.26100.00%
Public order21.13100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.7546.15%
Anti-social behaviour115.3722.22%
Criminal damage and arson23.110.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.3318.18%
Anti-social behaviour93.680.00%
Vehicle crime32.5550.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Public order20.57-60.00%
Burglary10.57-75.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.7983.33%
Public order53.110.00%
Burglary41.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.39-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.6816.67%
Other crime21.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.700.00%
Robbery30.850.00%
Other theft10.85-75.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.94-30.77%
Other theft42.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-66.67%
Drugs20.850.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.680.00%
Other theft42.550.00%
Shoplifting41.130.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 202411
April 20249
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202415
June 202413
May 202419
April 202413
March 202411
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 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
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 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 2EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ley Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    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
  • 13. Grove Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Baldwins
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1