THE CROFT, AL7 4JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4JY

THE CROFT, AL7 4JY, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.94 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4JY 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 4JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4JY, encompassing approximately 3869 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL7 4JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hollybush Lane with total crimes: 5
  • The Wade with total crimes: 3
  • Boundary Lane with total crimes: 2

THE CROFT, AL7 4JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences105.9411.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.58-20.00%
Public order31.03200.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.20-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour52.33-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-33.33%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.72-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour112.8457.14%
Vehicle crime32.8450.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.756.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.14133.33%
Vehicle crime21.81100.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.20650.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.88-72.73%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.4683.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.84200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.55-84.62%
Robbery20.52100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.2062.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.36-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55100.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.9414.29%
Anti-social behaviour82.0733.33%
Other theft32.070.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-80.00%

In January 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 offences74.91-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour61.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.55400.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences114.6557.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.84-40.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.88-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour51.81-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences96.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.330.00%
Vehicle crime51.550.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202411
June 202416
May 202415
April 20242
March 202413
February 20248
January 20247
December 202311
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202411
June 20247
May 20243
April 202411
March 20246
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20235

A total of 3 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
August 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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hollybush Lane
    Total5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Wade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Boundary Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Princes Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Howlands
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Green Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. South Ley
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Two Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Linkfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1