AL7 3LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 3LZ

AL7 3LZ, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.72 per 1,000 population. This AL7 3LZ 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 3LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 3LZ, encompassing approximately 4451 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

AL7 3LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Verulam Close with total crimes: 9
  • Knella Road with total crimes: 2
  • Salisbury Gardens with total crimes: 2

AL7 3LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.72-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.25400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In August 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 offences146.517.69%
Anti-social behaviour73.15-53.33%
Public order21.570.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.5425.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.37-18.75%
Public order22.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Other theft20.45-33.33%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour123.5933.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.70150.00%
Other theft31.12200.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.0771.43%
Anti-social behaviour92.70-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson22.02100.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In April 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 behaviour136.2985.71%
Violence and sexual offences72.92-36.36%
Burglary21.57-33.33%
Drugs20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.07-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.4740.00%
Burglary31.5750.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-33.33%
Other theft20.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.29-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour52.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-40.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.6462.50%
Anti-social behaviour102.9211.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.1250.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour95.84-65.38%
Violence and sexual offences82.02-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.80150.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2610.7862.50%
Violence and sexual offences105.8411.11%
Bicycle theft32.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-80.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Other theft10.45-75.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.250.00%
Other theft42.020.00%
Vehicle crime40.900.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 202415
June 202412
May 20249
April 202413
March 20247
February 20245
January 202410
December 20239
November 202326
October 202316

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202413
June 202416
May 202412
April 20247
March 202411
February 202412
January 202413
December 20238
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 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

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 3LZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Verulam Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Knella Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Salisbury Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Sweet Briar
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodman Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Blackthorn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Upperfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cranborne Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Rosemoor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bassingburn Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1