HOLWELL ROAD, AL7 3RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 3RB

HOLWELL ROAD, AL7 3RB, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.17 per 1,000 population. This AL7 3RB 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 3RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 3RB, encompassing approximately 3767 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

AL7 3RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pond Croft with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Athelstan Walk South with total crimes: 3

HOLWELL ROAD, AL7 3RB 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.17-12.50%
Vehicle crime53.7266.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-25.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.25-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In July 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 behaviour96.64-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences82.39-11.11%
Other theft22.120.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.90120.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.92-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson42.39-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.9640.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.72-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.330.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.43-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour72.65250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.860.00%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.04-47.62%
Other theft32.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-75.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.09133.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.5733.33%
Vehicle crime32.12-40.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.39-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.590.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.9625.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.65-30.77%
Other theft42.39300.00%
Burglary31.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences139.82-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour83.45-38.46%
Vehicle crime72.12600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8650.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.510.00%
Other theft23.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 20248
June 20249
May 202414
April 202410
March 202411
February 202421
January 20249
December 20239
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
November 20237
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20249
June 202411
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20248
January 20246
December 202310
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pond Croft
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Athelstan Walk South
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Woodhall Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Otto Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Creswick Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Birkin Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gainswood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Spinney
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Wilkins Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. By The Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Reeds
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Beechfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Barnfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Sandpit Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1