ATHELSTAN WALK SOUTH, AL7 3SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 3SJ

ATHELSTAN WALK SOUTH, AL7 3SJ, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.39 per 1,000 population. This AL7 3SJ 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 3SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 3SJ, encompassing approximately 3216 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

AL7 3SJ 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

ATHELSTAN WALK SOUTH, AL7 3SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.397.14%
Vehicle crime44.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2450.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.53100.00%
Vehicle crime24.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-77.78%
Drugs10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.46-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.800.00%
Other theft22.180.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In June 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 behaviour107.15100.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.18-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

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 offences149.3355.56%
Anti-social behaviour54.35-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.55150.00%
Other theft21.55100.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.15-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour82.80700.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.29-38.89%
Other theft23.420.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-87.50%
Burglary10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.6060.00%
Vehicle crime32.49-40.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Public order10.31-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.0812.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.80-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.550.00%
Public order41.550.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.46-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour72.49-12.50%
Other theft42.180.00%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.95-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour83.420.00%
Vehicle crime62.49500.00%
Other crime21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.490.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 20247
June 20247
May 202414
April 20249
March 202411
February 202418
January 20249
December 20238
November 202311
October 202314

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 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
January 20244
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 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248
March 20241
February 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
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 3SJ 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. Longcroft Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Beechfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Barnfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1