OAKEN GROVE, AL7 4FD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4FD

OAKEN GROVE, AL7 4FD, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.53 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4FD 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 4FD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4FD, encompassing approximately 4196 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL7 4FD 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
  • Leigh Common with total crimes: 2

OAKEN GROVE, AL7 4FD 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.53-22.22%
Vehicle crime41.67100.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-66.67%
Burglary10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In August 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 offences94.53-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour62.14-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.43-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.6214.29%
Vehicle crime41.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.96-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour72.6275.00%
Possession of weapons11.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.91180.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.34-63.64%
Public order30.9550.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Robbery20.48100.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.9157.14%
Violence and sexual offences52.62-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.190.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.24-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.1475.00%
Other theft31.67200.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.72-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour42.86-55.56%
Other crime20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.91-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour94.05125.00%
Vehicle crime22.140.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.9146.15%
Anti-social behaviour44.53-20.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences135.96-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour53.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.19300.00%
Other theft20.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.48-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.340.00%
Vehicle crime52.380.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
October 20231

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
May 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202411
June 202411
May 202414
April 20245
March 20249
February 202412
January 202417
December 202319
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 202411
March 20247
February 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 4FD 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. Leigh Common
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Merrifield Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. South Ley
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Two Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Four Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sandpit Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Linkfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Southfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1