SIR JOHN NEWSOM WAY, AL7 4FJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4FJ

SIR JOHN NEWSOM WAY, AL7 4FJ, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.95 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4FJ 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 4FJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4FJ, encompassing approximately 4038 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 4FJ 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

SIR JOHN NEWSOM WAY, AL7 4FJ 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.95-30.00%
Vehicle crime31.73200.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-71.43%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.2025.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.48-36.36%
Other theft11.730.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%

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 behaviour116.9357.14%
Violence and sexual offences82.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.98100.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.9740.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.97-64.29%
Public order31.2450.00%
Drugs30.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour145.94133.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.47-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.46-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.73200.00%
Other theft21.49100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.20-40.00%
Other crime32.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.43-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour93.71350.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.19112.50%
Anti-social behaviour24.21-50.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.98150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.99-88.89%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime97.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.490.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%

Crime by Type

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
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 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
December 20231
October 20231

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 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 202412
May 202412
April 20244
March 20247
February 20249
January 202415
December 202317
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20244
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 202411
June 20247
May 20245
April 202414
March 20246
February 20242
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 3 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
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 4FJ 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. Chequersfield
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Merrifield Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. South Ley
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Two Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Four Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Linkfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Southfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1