BEECHFIELD ROAD, AL7 3RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 3RF

BEECHFIELD ROAD, AL7 3RF, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.41 per 1,000 population. This AL7 3RF 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 3RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 3RF, encompassing approximately 3923 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

AL7 3RF 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

BEECHFIELD ROAD, AL7 3RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.41-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour64.08-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.5366.67%
Robbery21.270.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.1888.89%
Anti-social behaviour84.33-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.04200.00%
Vehicle crime30.76200.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.39-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences92.55-10.00%
Other crime42.290.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.39116.67%
Violence and sexual offences103.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.55-33.33%
Drugs11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.1687.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.5350.00%
Public order11.530.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In April 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 behaviour97.39125.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.29-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.040.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Other theft20.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.63-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour42.55-50.00%
Other theft41.02300.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.96120.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.04-25.00%
Public order20.76-33.33%
Shoplifting20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.41-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences103.06-9.09%
Vehicle crime42.550.00%
Public order31.02200.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Shoplifting10.51-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour139.948.33%
Violence and sexual offences113.31-42.11%
Other theft42.80100.00%
Shoplifting31.020.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-80.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.5126.67%
Anti-social behaviour124.84-36.84%
Vehicle crime83.06700.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0425.00%
Other theft21.27-50.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1911.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.820.00%
Other theft41.020.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202410
June 202413
May 20246
April 20249
March 20244
February 20248
January 202412
December 202313
November 202312
October 202319

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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 20249
June 202410
May 202415
April 20248
March 202410
February 202422
January 202410
December 202311
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 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
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 8 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

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 3RF 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. Creswick Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Birkin Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gainswood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Spinney
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Wilkins Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. By The Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Reeds
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Beechfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Barnfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sandpit Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1