BREAKMEAD, AL7 3HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 3HG

BREAKMEAD, AL7 3HG, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.48 per 1,000 population. This AL7 3HG 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 3HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 3HG, encompassing approximately 3829 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

AL7 3HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kilworth Close with total crimes: 6
  • Great Ganett with total crimes: 2
  • Birds Close with total crimes: 2

BREAKMEAD, AL7 3HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.4814.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.0950.00%
Vehicle crime51.57150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In August 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 offences73.9275.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8333.33%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.66100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.04-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.7080.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.4880.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.3566.67%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.960.00%
Drugs31.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.78-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In March 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 offences84.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.09-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-75.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson87.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.0960.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.09-46.15%
Vehicle crime11.830.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.011200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.39-61.54%
Other theft21.310.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.92116.67%
Vehicle crime13.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.57-78.95%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-33.33%
Other theft20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour197.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.570.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 202413
December 20231
November 20234
October 202319

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244
June 20249
May 20245
April 20243
March 20248
February 20248
January 20245
December 202313
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 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 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20248
November 20232
October 20233

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
September 20241
April 20243

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kilworth Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Great Ganett
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Birds Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Thistle Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Cole Green Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thundridge Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bushey Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Little Ganett
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dodwood
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Holwell Hyde
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hall Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Dunsters Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1