ROLLSWOOD, AL7 4DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4DG

ROLLSWOOD, AL7 4DG, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.86 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4DG 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 4DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4DG, encompassing approximately 3498 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 4DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hollybush Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Layton Street with total crimes: 4
  • Chequers with total crimes: 2

ROLLSWOOD, AL7 4DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences96.86-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.57-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In August 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 offences126.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.43-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson32.00200.00%
Burglary10.86-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.4362.50%
Violence and sexual offences123.72-14.29%
Vehicle crime33.43-25.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences148.29-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour84.0014.29%
Vehicle crime42.290.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.43325.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.86-58.82%
Drugs32.00200.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour177.72466.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.14-63.64%
Public order11.140.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.4357.14%
Other theft33.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-25.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.72-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.00-55.56%
Other crime31.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-83.33%
Other theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.72-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour92.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.15125.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.14-40.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences85.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.43300.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.570.00%
Vehicle crime61.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.710.00%
Drugs31.430.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202413
June 20248
May 20247
April 202417
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202412
June 202414
May 202417
April 20244
March 202411
February 20247
January 202410
December 202318
November 20238
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20246
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20236

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hollybush Lane
    Total5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Layton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Chequers
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Boundary Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Chequersfield
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Merrifield Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Eddington Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. St Josephs Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Kendall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. South Ley
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Linkfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1