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

Overview of Crime in AL7 4EF

BOUNDARY LANE, AL7 4EF, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.15 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4EF 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 4EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4EF, encompassing approximately 2926 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: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL7 4EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hollybush Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Boundary Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Ascots Lane with total crimes: 2

BOUNDARY LANE, AL7 4EF 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3933.33%
Public order31.37200.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8140.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-66.67%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.1580.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.08-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.7150.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%

In June 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 offences96.49-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.08150.00%
Vehicle crime21.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.81150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.42-77.78%
Drugs20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.05-60.00%
Robbery11.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.1366.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.42-50.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.05100.00%
Other theft22.050.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-80.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.71-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.37200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.7680.00%
Drugs13.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.4225.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.710.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.710.00%
Drugs31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20249
May 202410
April 20244
March 202410
February 20246
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20249
June 20245
May 20242
April 20249
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
October 20235

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 2 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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20246
February 20241
January 20245
October 20233

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231
October 20233

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 2 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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