HORNBEAMS, AL7 3DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 3DZ

HORNBEAMS, AL7 3DZ, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.97 per 1,000 population. This AL7 3DZ 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 3DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 3DZ, encompassing approximately 4031 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 3DZ 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
  • Cole Green Lane with total crimes: 2

HORNBEAMS, AL7 3DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.97-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.490.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.98-37.50%
Other theft31.240.00%
Public order20.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.45-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour81.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.98400.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.2180.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.2314.29%
Possession of weapons11.980.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.2216.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.7466.67%
Vehicle crime21.24100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.47200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.49-40.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.73150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson85.71300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.98-46.15%
Burglary31.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.74-75.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In January 2024, 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 behaviour136.70550.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.22-11.11%
Other theft21.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.23-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.49-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.240.00%
Other theft20.500.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20247
January 202413
December 20232
November 20235
October 202315

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 20249
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20248
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 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 3DZ 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. Cole Green Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thundridge Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bushey Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sweet Briar
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dodwood
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Dunsters Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Blackthorn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1