BIRCHALL WOOD, AL7 2HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 2HL

BIRCHALL WOOD, AL7 2HL, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.03 per 1,000 population. This AL7 2HL 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 2HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 2HL, encompassing approximately 3635 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 2HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Ganett with total crimes: 2
  • Dalewood with total crimes: 1
  • Chilton Green with total crimes: 1

BIRCHALL WOOD, AL7 2HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.03-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.1050.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In August 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 offences63.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65-60.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.40-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.38150.00%
Public order21.38100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.55-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

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 offences107.1542.86%
Anti-social behaviour82.7560.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.200.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.50600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9366.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-80.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.75150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3850.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.30300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.13-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.10200.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.3080.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences52.20400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour72.750.00%
Vehicle crime11.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
May 20247
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 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 2 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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Great Ganett
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Dalewood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chilton Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Poppyfields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thundridge Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Gaddesden Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bushey Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Little Ganett
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dodwood
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Holwell Hyde
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1