THE SPINNEY, AL7 3AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 3AG

THE SPINNEY, AL7 3AG, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.52 per 1,000 population. This AL7 3AG 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 3AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 3AG, encompassing approximately 3987 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 3AG Crime Hotspots

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

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

THE SPINNEY, AL7 3AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.52-16.67%
Vehicle crime53.7625.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.51-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.02-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences92.51-47.06%
Other theft32.260.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.786.25%
Anti-social behaviour124.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.01-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.2845.45%
Criminal damage and arson54.01-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.25-42.86%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.52-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour72.76250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.760.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.77-36.36%
Other theft33.5150.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-80.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.5242.86%
Vehicle crime32.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.76-30.00%
Vehicle crime61.760.00%
Public order21.50100.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.78-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour102.7642.86%
Other theft52.51400.00%
Burglary31.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.030.00%
Vehicle crime94.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.26-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson21.76-33.33%
Other crime20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.010.00%
Vehicle crime33.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
July 20249
June 202417
May 202416
April 202411
March 202414
February 202422
January 202411
December 202311
November 202316
October 202316

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 202410
June 202412
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 202410
January 20247
December 202310
November 20237
October 202313

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pond Croft
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Athelstan Walk South
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Woodhall Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Otto Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Creswick Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Home Meadow
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bassingburn Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Essendon Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Birkin Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gainswood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Spinney
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Wilkins Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. By The Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Reeds
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Beechfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Barnfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Sandpit Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1