HERONSWOOD ROAD, AL7 3EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 3EL

HERONSWOOD ROAD, AL7 3EL, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.53 per 1,000 population. This AL7 3EL 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 3EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 3EL, encompassing approximately 3963 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 3EL 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
  • Hall Barns with total crimes: 1

HERONSWOOD ROAD, AL7 3EL 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 offences73.53-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.5214.29%
Other theft22.020.00%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.5611.11%
Violence and sexual offences72.52-41.67%
Public order41.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01200.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.03-10.00%
Public order22.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.8025.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.52100.00%
Vehicle crime22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.02-42.86%
Drugs31.01200.00%
Burglary20.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.79250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.77-42.86%
Burglary31.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.30-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson51.7766.67%
Burglary41.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.01-77.78%
Robbery10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.57333.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.2812.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.270.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.2960.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.78-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.260.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.780.00%
Burglary21.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 20248
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202410
June 20249
May 202410
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247
January 202413
December 20233
November 20235
October 202315

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 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 3EL 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. Hall Barns
    Total1
    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. Blackthorn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1