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

Overview of Crime in AL7 3HW

BUSHEY LEY, AL7 3HW, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.76 per 1,000 population. This AL7 3HW 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 3HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 3HW, encompassing approximately 4202 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL7 3HW 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 3HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.76-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences71.67-22.22%
Vehicle crime21.67100.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.4312.50%
Violence and sexual offences92.1428.57%
Public order42.140.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-85.71%

In July 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 behaviour86.90-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences71.90-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.67250.00%
Public order41.67300.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.4325.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.3812.50%
Vehicle crime22.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In May 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 offences85.24300.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.9060.00%
Vehicle crime21.900.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.5766.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.71-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.0925.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Public order10.48-50.00%

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 arson96.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.14-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences41.90-50.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.191300.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.33-33.33%
Other theft21.900.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.0571.43%
Criminal damage and arson22.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-80.00%

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 offences73.8116.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.67-72.22%
Other theft21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour186.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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

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

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20248
January 202414
December 20231
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 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 202410
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 202312
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 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 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20249
December 20232
November 20231
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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
October 20231

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 2 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
November 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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