CHEQUERS FIELD, AL7 4QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4QY

CHEQUERS FIELD, AL7 4QY, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.83 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4QY 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 4QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4QY, encompassing approximately 1757 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL7 4QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chequers with total crimes: 2
  • Chequersfield with total crimes: 2
  • Merrifield Court with total crimes: 2

CHEQUERS FIELD, AL7 4QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.71100.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.1060.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

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 behaviour69.10200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.41-28.57%
Other crime22.840.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.83-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.98-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.95400.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.69-33.33%
Robbery13.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.97350.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.12-60.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.69150.00%
Other theft22.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14100.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.98-60.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-85.71%
Burglary10.570.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.97250.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.98-37.50%
Vehicle crime12.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.4060.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.55100.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.26150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.840.00%
Other theft12.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20249
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 202410
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 4 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
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chequers
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chequersfield
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Merrifield Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Eddington Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. St Josephs Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Burrowfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Southfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1