AL7 3AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 3AB

AL7 3AB, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.13 per 1,000 population. This AL7 3AB 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 3AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 3AB, encompassing approximately 2556 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL7 3AB area, explore the AL7 3AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

AL7 3AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pond Croft with total crimes: 4
  • A6129 with total crimes: 4
  • Athelstan Walk South with total crimes: 3

AL7 3AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.1341.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.650.00%
Vehicle crime31.1750.00%
Public order21.17100.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.69-72.73%
Vehicle crime21.17100.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.9137.50%
Violence and sexual offences94.3050.00%
Other theft23.520.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.2160.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.13-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson22.35-33.33%
Shoplifting20.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.48-44.44%
Shoplifting31.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1750.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.56800.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.52-41.67%
Shoplifting62.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.35100.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.95-20.00%
Shoplifting94.69200.00%
Other theft33.5250.00%
Vehicle crime11.17-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.3066.67%
Anti-social behaviour95.8780.00%
Shoplifting33.520.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.56-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour53.520.00%
Vehicle crime51.960.00%
Shoplifting31.960.00%
Public order31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Other theft10.39-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.7862.50%
Anti-social behaviour55.08-28.57%
Other theft41.960.00%
Burglary21.56100.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.17-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour73.13-12.50%
Vehicle crime42.74100.00%
Other crime21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.080.00%
Robbery23.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 20249
June 20246
May 202414
April 20247
March 202412
February 202415
January 20249
December 202313
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
January 20243
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 202411
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249
March 20241
February 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20249
February 20243
January 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 3AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pond Croft
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. A6129
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Athelstan Walk South
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Woodhall Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Parkfields
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Otto Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Creswick Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Birkin Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gainswood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Spinney
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Wilkins Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. By The Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Reeds
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Longcroft Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Beechfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Barnfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1