BLACKTHORN ROAD, AL7 3JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 3JS

BLACKTHORN ROAD, AL7 3JS, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.54 per 1,000 population. This AL7 3JS 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 3JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 3JS, encompassing approximately 4234 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL7 3JS area, explore the AL7 3JS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 3JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kilworth Close with total crimes: 6
  • Salisbury Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Bushey Green with total crimes: 1

BLACKTHORN ROAD, AL7 3JS 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 offences63.54-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour51.42-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.6783.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.60-20.00%
Public order21.89100.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.3233.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.83-23.08%
Other theft42.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In May 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 behaviour136.8518.18%
Violence and sexual offences93.0728.57%
Vehicle crime22.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.14450.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.60-22.22%
Drugs31.650.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.7812.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.13-71.43%
Public order10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In February 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 offences86.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.650.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.50180.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8325.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences84.72-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour51.89-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.18300.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.08-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.8328.57%
Bicycle theft32.130.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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 behaviour157.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.650.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202410
June 202410
May 202413
April 202411
March 20242
February 20247
January 202414
December 20235
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249
April 20247
March 20249
February 20248
January 202412
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

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
May 20241
April 20243

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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kilworth Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Salisbury Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Bushey Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Sweet Briar
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dunsters Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Woodman Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Blackthorn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Upperfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1