BROADWATER CRESCENT, AL7 3TU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 3TU

BROADWATER CRESCENT, AL7 3TU, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.23 per 1,000 population. This AL7 3TU 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 3TU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 3TU, encompassing approximately 2931 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

AL7 3TU 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

BROADWATER CRESCENT, AL7 3TU 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 offences1510.230.00%
Vehicle crime45.1233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.3650.00%
Drugs21.02100.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.1987.50%
Vehicle crime35.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-77.78%
Drugs10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

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 behaviour98.53-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.0733.33%
Other theft22.730.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.8266.67%
Violence and sexual offences63.41-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson22.05-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.9275.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.05150.00%
Shoplifting21.710.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.50700.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.48-33.33%
Other theft24.090.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.62125.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.14100.00%
Vehicle crime33.41-40.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Public order10.68-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.19-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.73-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.710.00%
Public order31.71200.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences108.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.41-12.50%
Other theft42.390.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.58-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour83.410.00%
Vehicle crime62.73500.00%
Other crime22.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In October 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 offences139.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.730.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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 202415
July 20248
June 20246
May 202414
April 20248
March 202412
February 202418
January 20248
December 202310
November 202310
October 202313

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 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
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 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 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 20246
April 20248
March 20241
February 202410
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20242
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 3TU 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. Parkfields
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Otto Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Creswick Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Birkin Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gainswood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Spinney
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Wilkins Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. By The Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Reeds
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Longcroft Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Beechfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Barnfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1