AL7 2FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 2FF

AL7 2FF, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.97 per 1,000 population. This AL7 2FF 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 2FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 2FF, encompassing approximately 3275 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 2FF 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
  • Hardings with total crimes: 2

AL7 2FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.9766.67%
Vehicle crime31.530.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.97-75.00%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Public order20.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-88.89%
Robbery10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.639.09%
Anti-social behaviour93.660.00%
Public order12.750.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.63-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour93.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.75100.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In May 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 offences138.5518.18%
Anti-social behaviour93.9728.57%
Criminal damage and arson12.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.8537.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.36600.00%
Vehicle crime32.140.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Public order20.61-60.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.58166.67%
Public order52.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.75-50.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%

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 offences63.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.7533.33%
Other theft11.22-75.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.88-22.22%
Other theft42.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.22-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.360.00%
Shoplifting42.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202412
June 202411
May 202413
April 202411
March 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20249
June 20249
May 20249
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20237
October 20239

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
December 20231
November 20231
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 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 2FF 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. Hardings
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 5. The Meadow
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2