KNELLA ROAD, AL7 3NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 3NW

KNELLA ROAD, AL7 3NW, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.28 per 1,000 population. This AL7 3NW 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 3NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 3NW, encompassing approximately 3339 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)

AL7 3NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Black Fan Road with total crimes: 21
  • Knella Road with total crimes: 2
  • Woodfield Road with total crimes: 2

KNELLA ROAD, AL7 3NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting209.2853.85%
Violence and sexual offences55.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.50-72.73%
Vehicle crime20.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1312.58160.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.8910.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.2942.86%
Public order32.990.00%
Other theft20.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.88-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.99-22.22%
Shoplifting52.10150.00%
Public order31.5050.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In June 2024, 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 behaviour129.58140.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.5912.50%
Other theft32.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.6914.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50100.00%
Shoplifting10.60-75.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1412.8855.56%
Anti-social behaviour104.19100.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.99-12.50%
Shoplifting42.100.00%
Drugs31.20200.00%
Burglary20.90-33.33%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99.28-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.7014.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.4066.67%
Burglary31.50-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1011.0842.86%
Criminal damage and arson72.9975.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.10-36.36%
Burglary42.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-72.73%
Robbery20.900.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In January 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 behaviour1112.28120.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.2937.50%
Other theft73.29-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.10-20.00%
Shoplifting31.20200.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.98-11.11%
Other theft82.40-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Shoplifting10.60-75.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.58-18.18%
Other theft92.70-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.70-64.29%
Shoplifting41.5033.33%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In October 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 behaviour1414.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.190.00%
Other theft103.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.990.00%
Shoplifting30.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20247
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247
January 202411
December 20238
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 202410
June 202412
May 20245
April 202410
March 20245
February 20243
January 202411
December 20235
November 20235
October 202314

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
October 20233

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
April 202414
March 20249
February 202410
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Black Fan Road
    Total21
    Shoplifting20
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Knella Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Woodfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Barrington Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hall Barns
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bushey Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Blackthorn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1