COPPERFIELDS, AL7 2HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 2HH

COPPERFIELDS, AL7 2HH, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.91 per 1,000 population. This AL7 2HH 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 2HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 2HH, encompassing approximately 3583 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

AL7 2HH 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
  • Dalewood with total crimes: 1

COPPERFIELDS, AL7 2HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences63.9120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-60.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.460.00%
Vehicle crime51.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-77.78%
Public order20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.8628.57%
Violence and sexual offences52.51-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.40200.00%
Public order20.84-33.33%
Other theft10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.539.09%
Anti-social behaviour73.3516.67%
Public order31.950.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.981000.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.07100.00%
Other crime31.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.0750.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-80.00%
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 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.63150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40100.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.35300.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.56-66.67%
Drugs10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.19-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.670.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.7940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.19-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences51.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 202412
May 202411
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 2HH 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. Dalewood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grove Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Baldwins
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Chilton Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Poppyfields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thundridge Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Gaddesden Grove
    Total1
    Public order1