DUNCAN CLOSE, AL7 3XP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 3XP

DUNCAN CLOSE, AL7 3XP, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population. This AL7 3XP 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 3XP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 3XP, encompassing approximately 4992 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

AL7 3XP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Verulam Close with total crimes: 9
  • Pond Croft with total crimes: 4
  • Lynmouth Road with total crimes: 3

DUNCAN CLOSE, AL7 3XP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.21-28.57%
Vehicle crime62.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2066.67%
Robbery21.000.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.6223.53%
Anti-social behaviour144.21-22.22%
Vehicle crime42.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80200.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.62-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences173.61-43.33%
Other theft43.4133.33%
Public order30.8050.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime20.40100.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.6266.67%
Anti-social behaviour216.0175.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.210.00%
Other theft31.40200.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.8163.64%
Anti-social behaviour123.61-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson72.4040.00%
Shoplifting21.40100.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In April 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 behaviour137.0144.44%
Violence and sexual offences112.60-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson52.20150.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-80.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%

In March 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 offences189.01-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour93.61-30.77%
Burglary51.800.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-50.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.0262.50%
Anti-social behaviour135.21-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson42.60100.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.40100.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2110.025.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.216.67%
Vehicle crime33.21200.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Public order20.40100.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-66.67%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.20-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.42-39.39%
Violence and sexual offences154.01-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson63.000.00%
Other theft51.20150.00%
Shoplifting41.000.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-88.89%
Drugs10.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3316.836.45%
Violence and sexual offences236.6191.67%
Vehicle crime94.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.80-40.00%
Drugs31.20200.00%
Public order30.6050.00%
Other crime30.600.00%
Other theft20.60-60.00%
Burglary20.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3113.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.400.00%
Other theft52.000.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202418
June 202421
May 202412
April 202413
March 20249
February 202413
January 202421
December 202320
November 202333
October 202331

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202421
July 202417
June 202430
May 202418
April 202411
March 202418
February 202426
January 202416
December 202315
November 202323
October 202312

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Verulam Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Pond Croft
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Lynmouth Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Burgundy Croft
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Longlands Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Woodhall Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Knella Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Salisbury Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Ravenfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Home Meadow
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Upperfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cranborne Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Rosemoor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bassingburn Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Essendon Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Birkin Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gainswood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. The Spinney
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Beechfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Barnfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Sandpit Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1