COTTERS CROFT, AL7 4AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4AZ

COTTERS CROFT, AL7 4AZ, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.54 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4AZ 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 4AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4AZ, encompassing approximately 3415 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

AL7 4AZ 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

COTTERS CROFT, AL7 4AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.54116.67%
Anti-social behaviour113.8110.00%
Vehicle crime53.22150.00%
Shoplifting41.460.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In August 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 behaviour105.8642.86%
Violence and sexual offences62.930.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%

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 behaviour75.5675.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.05-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson31.76200.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4483.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.22-63.64%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.03120.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.76100.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.86-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.76-16.67%
Public order31.46200.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.9187.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.39-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.76-71.43%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.49-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.6460.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.34250.00%
Public order32.050.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.51-64.29%
Vehicle crime31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.981300.00%
Shoplifting24.10100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.10-72.73%
Other theft21.760.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2211.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Shoplifting21.170.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20246
June 202411
May 20246
April 20246
March 202415
February 20248
January 20245
December 202314
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20247
June 20244
May 202411
April 20245
March 20246
February 20249
January 202412
November 20236
October 202322

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20247
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
October 20231

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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
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 4AZ 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. Graysfield
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Great Ganett
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Birds Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Thistle Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. East Mead
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Archers Ride
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Cole Green Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sweet Briar
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Little Ganett
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Little Lake
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. West Mead
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Boxfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Hall Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Dunsters Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1