RYELANDS, AL7 4LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4LQ

RYELANDS, AL7 4LQ, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.82 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4LQ 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 4LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4LQ, encompassing approximately 3709 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL7 4LQ 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
  • Graysfield with total crimes: 3

RYELANDS, AL7 4LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.8242.86%
Violence and sexual offences92.7012.50%
Public order32.43200.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-25.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.74-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.1640.00%
Vehicle crime41.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In July 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 offences94.85-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour52.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.35200.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.7026.67%
Anti-social behaviour105.12233.33%
Public order32.70-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.01400.00%
Public order44.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-70.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.4766.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.70150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.35-78.57%
Robbery20.81100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.0175.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-33.33%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.1650.00%
Other theft31.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8150.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences84.04-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.1633.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.2055.56%
Anti-social behaviour33.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.31-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.43-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In October 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 offences128.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.230.00%
Vehicle crime51.890.00%
Drugs21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 202410
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 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 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20249
June 202419
May 202415
April 20243
March 202414
February 20248
January 20248
December 202314
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20235

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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
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 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 4LQ 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. Graysfield
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Wade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ascots Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Camfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Kendall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Kingsley Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Bennett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Henry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Princes Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Moorside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Howlands
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Green Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. South Ley
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Two Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1