HOWLANDS, AL7 4HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4HQ

HOWLANDS, AL7 4HQ, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.24 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4HQ 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 4HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4HQ, encompassing approximately 2762 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 4HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albert Place with total crimes: 4
  • Graysfield with total crimes: 3
  • The Wade with total crimes: 3

HOWLANDS, AL7 4HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.2450.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.26-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.810.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.2420.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.1750.00%
Vehicle crime32.1750.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.71-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences41.81-63.64%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.98166.67%
Public order22.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.60175.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.98-66.67%
Public order31.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.6050.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.26-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.45100.00%
Robbery11.450.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.17-33.33%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.43-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0950.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1725.00%
Other theft21.810.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.45-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09200.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences107.6042.86%
Anti-social behaviour43.620.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In September 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 offences75.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.530.00%
Bicycle theft21.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20249
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 202411
May 202411
April 20244
March 20249
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Albert Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Graysfield
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Kingsley Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Bennett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Henry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Princes Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Moorside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Howlands
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Green Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1