AL7 4LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4LL

AL7 4LL, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.61 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4LL 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 4LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4LL, encompassing approximately 4774 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL7 4LL 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
  • Boundary Lane with total crimes: 2

AL7 4LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences114.61-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour32.30-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.63200.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%

In August 2024, 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 offences135.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05200.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-75.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.70-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour102.7211.11%
Vehicle crime42.0933.33%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.3312.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.7780.00%
Vehicle crime31.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Other theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.70166.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.35-64.29%
Public order31.0550.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.70133.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.68-53.85%
Public order21.26100.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

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 offences135.24-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour62.72-14.29%
Other theft21.26100.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.07-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.930.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-80.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In January 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 offences166.28-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.35250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.47400.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.4566.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.19-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences125.2433.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-88.89%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime97.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.470.00%
Drugs30.840.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202413
June 202418
May 202416
April 20246
March 202413
February 202414
January 202416
December 202320
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202410
June 20249
May 20245
April 202414
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 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 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20239

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
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20248
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
October 20233

A total of 4 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
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 4LL 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. Boundary Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Leigh Common
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Camfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Kendall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Howlands
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Green Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. South Ley
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Two Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Four Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Linkfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1