SWEET BRIAR, AL7 3DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 3DX

SWEET BRIAR, AL7 3DX, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.35 per 1,000 population. This AL7 3DX 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 3DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 3DX, encompassing approximately 4180 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 3DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kilworth Close with total crimes: 6
  • Barrington Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Bushey Green with total crimes: 1

SWEET BRIAR, AL7 3DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.35-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.67-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.2671.43%
Anti-social behaviour62.87-14.29%
Other theft31.440.00%
Public order10.72-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.50-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour71.67-12.50%
Public order31.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences115.7437.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.63-11.11%
Other theft21.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.2612.50%
Violence and sexual offences82.1514.29%
Vehicle crime21.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.26166.67%
Violence and sexual offences71.910.00%
Drugs31.670.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.8316.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.67-40.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.50-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.20-37.50%
Burglary21.200.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2225.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.39166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.91-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.78-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.91400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.0225.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.39-61.54%
Bicycle theft21.200.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Other theft20.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20249
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20247
June 202411
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 202410
December 20238
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kilworth Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Barrington Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bushey Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Sweet Briar
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dunsters Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Blackthorn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Upperfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1