CAMFIELD, AL7 4ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4ED

CAMFIELD, AL7 4ED, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.29 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4ED 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 4ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4ED, encompassing approximately 3155 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL7 4ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hollybush Lane with total crimes: 5
  • The Wade with total crimes: 3
  • Boundary Lane with total crimes: 2

CAMFIELD, AL7 4ED 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 offences97.2912.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.85-16.67%
Public order31.58200.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.54-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson31.900.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-33.33%
Burglary10.630.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.2983.33%
Violence and sexual offences83.49-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.5450.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%

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 offences148.247.69%
Anti-social behaviour64.44100.00%
Vehicle crime21.90100.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.97550.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.12-75.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.61140.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.80200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.90-84.62%
Robbery10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.29116.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.12-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.58100.00%
Other crime10.63-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.6633.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.5450.00%
Other theft31.900.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.58-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.17-33.33%
Drugs11.270.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.90-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences96.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.900.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 202414
May 202413
April 20242
March 202413
February 20246
January 20244
December 202310
November 20235
October 20239

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202411
June 20246
May 20243
April 202412
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 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
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hollybush Lane
    Total5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Wade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Boundary Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Ascots Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Camfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Kendall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Kingsley Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bennett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Henry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Princes Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Howlands
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Green Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. South Ley
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Linkfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1