FURZEFIELD ROAD, AL7 3RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 3RJ

FURZEFIELD ROAD, AL7 3RJ, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.43 per 1,000 population. This AL7 3RJ 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 3RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 3RJ, encompassing approximately 4574 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

AL7 3RJ 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

FURZEFIELD ROAD, AL7 3RJ 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.43-11.11%
Vehicle crime63.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.31-44.44%
Robbery21.090.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-80.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.4038.46%
Anti-social behaviour93.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.97150.00%
Public order31.0950.00%
Vehicle crime30.66200.00%
Other theft10.66-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
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 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.908.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.84-72.73%
Other crime30.660.00%
Other theft30.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-60.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.78-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.6283.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.40-37.50%
Other theft11.090.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.2860.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.750.00%
Public order31.31200.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.5625.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.310.00%
Burglary21.09-33.33%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.47-61.90%
Anti-social behaviour41.75-42.86%
Other theft40.87100.00%
Burglary30.87200.00%
Public order20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.8475.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.59-41.67%
Public order31.530.00%
Vehicle crime30.66200.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.78-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.629.09%
Public order32.62200.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.96-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.28-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson32.40-50.00%
Shoplifting30.660.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.9066.67%
Anti-social behaviour134.37-31.58%
Vehicle crime92.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.97200.00%
Public order41.31300.00%
Other theft20.87-60.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.150.00%
Other theft52.620.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
July 202413
June 202412
May 202415
April 202410
March 20248
February 202421
January 202412
December 202315
November 202320
October 202312

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20243
June 202411
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 202412
December 202311
November 202313
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
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

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 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
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
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 3RJ 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. Leigh Common
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Creswick Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Four Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rosemoor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bassingburn Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Gainswood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Spinney
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Beechfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Barnfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sandpit Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1