MOORLANDS, AL7 4QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4QJ

MOORLANDS, AL7 4QJ, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.38 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4QJ 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 4QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4QJ, encompassing approximately 3291 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 4QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albert Place with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Graysfield with total crimes: 3

MOORLANDS, AL7 4QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.3816.67%
Vehicle crime42.130.00%
Shoplifting41.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%

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 behaviour65.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.8220.00%
Vehicle crime41.82300.00%
Drugs21.220.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.16-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.82-58.33%
Public order21.52-33.33%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.819.09%
Anti-social behaviour93.6580.00%
Public order32.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.5983.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.34-50.00%
Public order31.5250.00%
Shoplifting20.91100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.2942.86%
Violence and sexual offences63.04-40.00%
Public order21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.99233.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.0440.00%
Public order22.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.52100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.22-25.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

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 behaviour54.56-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22100.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences86.68166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.4320.00%
Shoplifting21.82100.00%
Other theft20.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.47-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.5233.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.22-66.67%
Other theft30.91200.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Shoplifting10.61-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.730.00%
Drugs30.910.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 20245
April 202410
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
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 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 202411
April 20246
March 202410
February 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
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
December 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Albert Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 3. Graysfield
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Wade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Henry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Princes Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Little Lake
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. West Mead
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Marley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Moorside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Green Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1