WHEATLEY ROAD, AL7 3LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 3LN

WHEATLEY ROAD, AL7 3LN, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.29 per 1,000 population. This AL7 3LN 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 3LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 3LN, encompassing approximately 4527 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL7 3LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Verulam Close with total crimes: 9
  • Homestead Court with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

WHEATLEY ROAD, AL7 3LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.29-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.09-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.55100.00%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.385.26%
Anti-social behaviour154.42-16.67%
Public order33.31-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66200.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.04-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour184.2028.57%
Public order43.98300.00%
Other crime30.88200.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.1558.82%
Anti-social behaviour145.9627.27%
Criminal damage and arson53.0966.67%
Other theft31.10200.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.28112.50%
Anti-social behaviour113.75-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson32.4350.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In April 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 behaviour147.0755.56%
Violence and sexual offences83.09-27.27%
Burglary21.77-50.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.73-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.4312.50%
Burglary41.99100.00%
Other crime30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-60.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.83-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.31-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson51.770.00%
Burglary21.10100.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1811.2628.57%
Violence and sexual offences183.9863.64%
Criminal damage and arson53.98-37.50%
Other crime21.100.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.06-58.82%
Violence and sexual offences113.09-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson82.4333.33%
Shoplifting41.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-33.33%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3416.3430.77%
Violence and sexual offences187.5180.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.98-50.00%
Public order41.33100.00%
Bicycle theft30.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-40.00%
Other theft20.66-66.67%
Drugs20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2614.14-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson125.7471.43%
Violence and sexual offences102.65-9.09%
Other theft62.2150.00%
Vehicle crime51.330.00%
Public order21.10100.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Shoplifting10.44-83.33%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3414.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.430.00%
Shoplifting61.550.00%
Other theft41.330.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 202418
June 202414
May 202411
April 202414
March 20249
February 20248
January 202418
December 202314
November 202334
October 202326
September 202334

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
July 202419
June 202427
May 202417
April 20248
March 202411
February 202415
January 202418
December 202311
November 202318
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Verulam Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Homestead Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Burgundy Croft
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Longlands Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Knella Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Salisbury Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Woodman Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Blackthorn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Upperfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cranborne Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Rosemoor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bassingburn Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Essendon Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1