AL7 4PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4PL

AL7 4PL, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.77 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4PL 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 4PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4PL, encompassing approximately 3602 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

AL7 4PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kilworth Close with total crimes: 6
  • Desborough Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

AL7 4PL 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.78-11.11%
Vehicle crime52.22150.00%
Shoplifting41.390.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

In August 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 behaviour95.0028.57%
Violence and sexual offences52.50-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.8375.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.94-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson31.940.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences95.0080.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.50-50.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.22-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Shoplifting20.56100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In April 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 offences85.00-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.22-20.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.66250.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.89-44.44%
Public order21.39-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-87.50%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.22-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.50700.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.22-20.00%
Public order31.11200.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.111100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.3325.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.94100.00%
Shoplifting21.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.89-78.95%
Other theft21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.56-60.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.390.00%
Shoplifting21.390.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20247
June 20249
May 20245
April 20248
March 202414
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20249
January 202412
December 20231
November 20234
October 202319

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
March 20241
February 20248
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kilworth Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Desborough Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 4. Graysfield
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Birds Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Archers Ride
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Cole Green Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sweet Briar
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Boxfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hall Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Dunsters Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Marley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1