THE SHAWS, AL7 2HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 2HR

THE SHAWS, AL7 2HR, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.02 per 1,000 population. This AL7 2HR 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 2HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 2HR, encompassing approximately 2964 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL7 2HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dalewood with total crimes: 1
  • Chilton Green with total crimes: 1
  • Poppyfields with total crimes: 1

THE SHAWS, AL7 2HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.020.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-85.71%
Robbery10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.0640.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.36-62.50%
Public order21.01100.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.7066.67%
Drugs11.690.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In May 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 offences64.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.02-25.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.360.00%
Burglary21.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.70300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.35200.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.70100.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.71200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-83.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.670.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.040.00%
Vehicle crime12.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236

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 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241

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 2HR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dalewood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chilton Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Poppyfields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thundridge Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Gaddesden Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Holwell Hyde
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1