OAKINGTON, AL7 2PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 2PS

OAKINGTON, AL7 2PS, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.67 per 1,000 population. This AL7 2PS 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 2PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 2PS, encompassing approximately 2247 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 2PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Long Ley with total crimes: 3
  • Hardings with total crimes: 2
  • Martlesham with total crimes: 1

OAKINGTON, AL7 2PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.23-77.78%
Robbery10.890.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.67-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In June 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 offences65.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-50.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.34100.00%
Vehicle crime31.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.340.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34100.00%
Public order20.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.89-83.33%
Other theft10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%

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 offences64.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences32.2350.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.9016.67%
Violence and sexual offences23.12-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.670.00%
Vehicle crime22.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 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
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
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 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Long Ley
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Hardings
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Martlesham
    Total1
    Other theft1