WELLCROFT ROAD, AL7 3JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 3JX

WELLCROFT ROAD, AL7 3JX, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.71 per 1,000 population. This AL7 3JX 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 3JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 3JX, encompassing approximately 4036 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 3JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kilworth Close with total crimes: 6
  • Homestead Court with total crimes: 3
  • Salisbury Gardens with total crimes: 2

WELLCROFT ROAD, AL7 3JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.71-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour42.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.9418.18%
Anti-social behaviour83.22-27.27%
Public order21.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.73-8.33%
Public order32.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Other 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.18-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour112.97-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson32.73200.00%
Burglary20.74-33.33%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.6644.44%
Violence and sexual offences133.2262.50%
Burglary33.22200.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.70350.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.2314.29%
Other theft21.98100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.73-75.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-83.33%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In February 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 behaviour87.19-46.67%
Violence and sexual offences71.98-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.7350.00%
Other theft31.4950.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.91114.29%
Anti-social behaviour153.72114.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.720.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.20-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour71.73-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson41.7333.33%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.66-23.81%
Violence and sexual offences93.9650.00%
Bicycle theft32.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-40.00%
Other theft20.74-50.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour219.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.490.00%
Other theft41.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202411
June 202412
May 202413
April 20248
March 20247
February 20247
January 202415
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202411
June 202411
May 202413
April 20249
March 20242
February 20248
January 202415
December 20237
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234

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 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kilworth Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Homestead Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Salisbury Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Sweet Briar
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dunsters Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Marley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Woodman Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Blackthorn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Upperfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rosemoor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1