BUSHEY LEY, AL7 3HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 3HN

BUSHEY LEY, AL7 3HN, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.81 per 1,000 population. This AL7 3HN 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 3HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 3HN, encompassing approximately 4131 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

AL7 3HN 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
  • Great Ganett with total crimes: 2

BUSHEY LEY, AL7 3HN 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.94133.33%
Vehicle crime51.69150.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.8720.00%
Public order31.45-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.21150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.210.00%
Public order41.21300.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences105.3266.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.42-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.8433.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.94100.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%

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 behaviour64.1120.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.45-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In March 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 offences94.3680.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.18-37.50%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-88.89%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson96.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.18-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences51.94-28.57%
Public order21.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.05550.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.15-41.67%
Other theft21.690.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.8771.43%
Vehicle crime22.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-60.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences74.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.69-72.22%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-33.33%
Other theft20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour187.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.690.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 202413
December 20232
November 20235
October 202318

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246
April 20243
March 20249
February 20245
January 20247
December 202312
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20249
November 20232
October 20233

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 4 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
November 20231

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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 3HN 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. Great Ganett
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Birds Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Cole Green Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chilton Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Thundridge Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Gaddesden Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bushey Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sweet Briar
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Little Ganett
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dodwood
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Holwell Hyde
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hall Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Dunsters Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1