BIRDS CLOSE, AL7 4AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4AR

BIRDS CLOSE, AL7 4AR, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.32 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4AR 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 4AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4AR, encompassing approximately 3217 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL7 4AR area, explore the AL7 4AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL7 4AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kilworth Close with total crimes: 6
  • Desborough Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

BIRDS CLOSE, AL7 4AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.3233.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.73-27.27%
Vehicle crime42.49100.00%
Shoplifting41.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.4657.14%
Violence and sexual offences93.4250.00%
Vehicle crime22.80100.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.8475.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.86200.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.8471.43%
Anti-social behaviour43.73-60.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In May 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 behaviour107.1566.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.110.00%
Shoplifting22.18100.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Public order10.31-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.08-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.18-14.29%
Public order41.86300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.7733.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.73-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson22.18-66.67%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.01-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences92.80125.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.800.00%
Public order21.860.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.221200.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.04-69.23%
Vehicle crime11.24-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.59225.00%
Vehicle crime24.04100.00%
Shoplifting20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.35-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24-77.78%
Other theft11.240.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20247
June 20244
May 202410
April 20246
March 20247
February 20249
January 202413
December 20231
November 20234
October 202318

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20246
June 202412
May 20247
April 20247
March 202412
February 20249
January 20244
December 202313
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 4AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kilworth Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Desborough Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 4. Great Ganett
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Birds Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Thistle Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Archers Ride
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Cole Green Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Little Ganett
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dodwood
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Holwell Hyde
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Boxfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hall Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Dunsters Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1