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

Overview of Crime in AL7 3RE

HOLWELL ROAD, AL7 3RE, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.59 per 1,000 population. This AL7 3RE 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 3RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 3RE, encompassing approximately 4540 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

AL7 3RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pond Croft with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Burgundy Croft with total crimes: 3

HOLWELL ROAD, AL7 3RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.59-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.74-36.36%
Vehicle crime51.5466.67%
Other theft31.100.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.6933.33%
Anti-social behaviour114.41-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.42100.00%
Vehicle crime30.88200.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.81-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.30-20.00%
Other crime32.640.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-60.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In June 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 offences209.6925.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.30-28.57%
Burglary21.100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.1533.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.54-44.44%
Burglary21.100.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In April 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 offences127.93-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour92.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.980.00%
Burglary21.54-33.33%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.61-48.00%
Other theft42.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-72.73%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.23127.27%
Anti-social behaviour115.51-15.38%
Vehicle crime32.42-40.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Shoplifting20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.37-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences112.86-21.43%
Vehicle crime52.420.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%
Other theft10.22-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.1316.67%
Violence and sexual offences143.08-44.00%
Other theft53.08150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.10-20.00%
Shoplifting30.880.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Drugs10.66-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.8856.25%
Anti-social behaviour125.51-40.00%
Vehicle crime92.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9825.00%
Public order31.1050.00%
Drugs30.660.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Other crime20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.520.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202412
June 202415
May 20245
April 20249
March 20243
February 202411
January 202413
December 202314
November 202312
October 202320

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 202415
June 202420
May 202416
April 202412
March 202413
February 202425
January 202411
December 202314
November 202325
October 202316

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pond Croft
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Burgundy Croft
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Longlands Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Athelstan Walk South
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Woodhall Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Otto Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Creswick Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Home Meadow
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Rosemoor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bassingburn Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Essendon Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Birkin Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gainswood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. The Spinney
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. By The Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. The Reeds
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Beechfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Barnfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Sandpit Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1