WALNUT COURT, AL7 4EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4EZ

WALNUT COURT, AL7 4EZ, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.20 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4EZ 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 4EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4EZ, encompassing approximately 4233 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL7 4EZ 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
  • Boundary Lane with total crimes: 2

WALNUT COURT, AL7 4EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences105.20-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour42.36-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.6118.18%
Anti-social behaviour73.07-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson31.65200.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.09-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour112.6037.50%
Vehicle crime42.6033.33%
Burglary20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.8013.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.0233.33%
Vehicle crime31.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In May 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 offences157.80150.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.54-53.85%
Public order31.42200.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-85.71%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.61160.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.65-53.85%
Robbery11.420.00%
Public order10.240.00%

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 offences135.678.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.07-16.67%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.38-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.83-14.29%
Other crime31.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-80.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.61-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour73.31250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.2063.64%
Anti-social behaviour24.25-71.43%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.4337.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.6016.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.6533.33%
Other theft10.940.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime107.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.890.00%
Drugs31.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202411
June 202417
May 202415
April 20246
March 202413
February 202412
January 202414
December 202318
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246
April 202413
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 202310

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
March 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 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
February 20241
January 20245
November 20234
October 20233

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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20243

A total of 4 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 4EZ 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. Boundary Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Merrifield Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Camfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Kendall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Howlands
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Green Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. South Ley
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Two Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Four Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Linkfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1