AL7 2FD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 2FD

AL7 2FD, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.92 per 1,000 population. This AL7 2FD 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 2FD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 2FD, encompassing approximately 2212 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

AL7 2FD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Black Fan Road with total crimes: 21
  • Appletree Way with total crimes: 3
  • Westfield with total crimes: 2

AL7 2FD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2014.9253.85%
Violence and sexual offences79.0475.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.16-28.57%
Vehicle crime12.260.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.11160.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.8816.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.160.00%
Other theft21.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.04-45.45%
Shoplifting52.71150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.26100.00%
Other theft21.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.4957.14%
Public order24.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.90-71.43%
Shoplifting20.90100.00%
Other crime10.90-66.67%
Other theft10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.16250.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.16400.00%
Other crime32.260.00%
Shoplifting11.36-66.67%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1312.6662.50%
Anti-social behaviour75.88133.33%
Shoplifting33.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.36-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.4683.33%
Other theft84.97-11.11%
Vehicle crime33.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.36-25.00%
Burglary31.36-25.00%
Public order21.360.00%
Drugs20.900.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft913.5650.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.71-69.23%
Burglary41.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8150.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-66.67%
Robbery10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1316.27116.67%
Violence and sexual offences85.8814.29%
Other theft63.62-14.29%
Shoplifting32.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-33.33%
Burglary10.90-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft713.56-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences73.16250.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.1650.00%
Burglary32.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Robbery20.90100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft810.40-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.62-71.43%
Shoplifting41.8133.33%
Burglary21.81-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.90-84.62%
Robbery10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1422.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.330.00%
Other theft105.880.00%
Burglary34.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Shoplifting31.360.00%
Possession of weapons21.360.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 202411
February 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 20232
October 202313

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 202411
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 202413
December 20236
November 20234
October 202314

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 202413
March 20248
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 2FD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Black Fan Road
    Total21
    Shoplifting20
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Appletree Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Westfield
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Upper Shot
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hall Barns
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Westly Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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