THE REEDS, AL7 3BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 3BN

THE REEDS, AL7 3BN, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.56 per 1,000 population. This AL7 3BN 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 3BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 3BN, encompassing approximately 2249 residents.

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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)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL7 3BN 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

THE REEDS, AL7 3BN 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.5641.67%
Vehicle crime37.56200.00%
Public order21.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.6733.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-81.82%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Possession of weapons20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

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 behaviour1113.7822.22%
Violence and sexual offences94.8980.00%
Other crime24.000.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.3450.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.00-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.220.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.00133.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.67100.00%
Shoplifting20.89-66.67%
Drugs10.89-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.45350.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.00-50.00%
Shoplifting62.67-25.00%
Drugs22.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.349.09%
Shoplifting85.34166.67%
Other theft43.56300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-66.67%
Burglary10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.5622.22%
Anti-social behaviour64.8920.00%
Shoplifting32.6750.00%
Vehicle crime31.33-25.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

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 offences911.11-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour54.000.00%
Vehicle crime42.220.00%
Public order41.780.00%
Shoplifting21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.3457.14%
Anti-social behaviour54.89-28.57%
Other theft32.220.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.11-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences73.11-36.36%
Vehicle crime33.1150.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.890.00%
Robbery23.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 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 20245
May 202414
April 20246
March 202412
February 202411
January 20249
December 202311
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20244
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 202411
June 20249
May 20246
April 20249
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241

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
August 20241
July 20242
November 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 3BN 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. Creswick Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Birkin Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Spinney
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Wilkins Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. By The Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Reeds
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Longcroft Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Beechfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Barnfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Stanborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stanborough Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1