BOUNDARY LANE, AL7 4DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4DL

BOUNDARY LANE, AL7 4DL, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.66 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4DL 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 4DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4DL, encompassing approximately 2853 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 4DL 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

BOUNDARY LANE, AL7 4DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.450.00%
Public order21.750.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.61-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.45-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson21.75100.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-75.00%

In July 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 behaviour119.8183.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.86-35.71%
Vehicle crime43.1533.33%
Burglary21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.4127.27%
Anti-social behaviour64.9120.00%
Vehicle crime32.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.41266.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.86-70.59%
Drugs31.750.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour178.41466.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.05-62.50%
Public order11.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.91-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.80-50.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.3612.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.15-14.29%
Other crime32.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.71-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.80250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.56-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.15-66.67%
Burglary10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.01150.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.5020.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.100.00%
Other theft11.050.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime78.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.750.00%
Drugs31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202411
June 20246
May 20245
April 202417
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20249
June 202414
May 202411
April 20243
March 20248
February 20249
January 20248
December 20239
November 202310
October 20234

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

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

A total of 4 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
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

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 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20245
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20237

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 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 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 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 4DL 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. Merrifield Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Camfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Kendall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. The Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Linkfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1