ASCOTS LANE, AL7 4HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4HL

ASCOTS LANE, AL7 4HL, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.76 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4HL 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 4HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4HL, encompassing approximately 2962 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL7 4HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hollybush Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Albert Place with total crimes: 4
  • The Wade with total crimes: 3

ASCOTS LANE, AL7 4HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.7616.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.36-25.00%
Public order32.03200.00%
Vehicle crime31.01-25.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.1060.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.7020.00%
Vehicle crime42.0333.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.73-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.690.00%
Vehicle crime31.69200.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.1016.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.73150.00%
Public order21.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.41500.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.05-75.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.41166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.70150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.69-83.33%
Robbery10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.75140.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.74100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.030.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.69-25.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.05-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 202414
May 202412
April 20242
March 202412
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 9 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 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 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
May 20241

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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241
October 20231

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hollybush Lane
    Total5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Albert Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. The Wade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ascots Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Camfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Kendall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Kingsley Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bennett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Henry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Princes Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Howlands
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Green Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1