LAWRENCE HALL END, AL7 4FB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4FB

LAWRENCE HALL END, AL7 4FB, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.87 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4FB 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 4FB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4FB, encompassing approximately 3697 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL7 4FB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Layton Street with total crimes: 4
  • Chequers with total crimes: 2
  • Chequersfield with total crimes: 2

LAWRENCE HALL END, AL7 4FB 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 offences74.87-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour41.89-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.08200.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences115.6810.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.98-46.15%
Public order11.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.38116.67%
Violence and sexual offences103.52-9.09%
Other crime32.70200.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.22-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour62.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.47300.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.33-50.00%
Drugs32.43200.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour187.57260.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8714.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.1666.67%
Other theft31.35200.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.89-70.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-80.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.49150.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.70-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.890.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.680.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences74.3316.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.89-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.08100.00%
Other theft11.08-50.00%

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 offences66.760.00%
Vehicle crime61.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.620.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202413
June 20246
May 20249
April 202418
March 20245
February 20243
January 202410
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202410
June 202411
May 202416
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 202321
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20245
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Layton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Chequers
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chequersfield
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Merrifield Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Eddington Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. St Josephs Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. South Ley
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Linkfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Burrowfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Southfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1