HOWLANDS, AL7 4RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4RD

HOWLANDS, AL7 4RD, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.51 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4RD 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 4RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4RD, encompassing approximately 3524 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL7 4RD 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

HOWLANDS, AL7 4RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.40-27.27%
Vehicle crime42.27100.00%
Shoplifting41.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.5337.50%
Violence and sexual offences83.1214.29%
Vehicle crime22.27100.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.27-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.99400.00%
Shoplifting21.420.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.2433.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.40-60.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In May 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 behaviour107.66150.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.8412.50%
Vehicle crime22.550.00%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%

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 offences87.38-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour42.27-33.33%
Public order41.13100.00%
Drugs31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

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 offences137.3844.44%
Anti-social behaviour63.69-40.00%
Public order21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-71.43%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In February 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 behaviour108.80-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences92.84125.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.550.00%
Public order21.990.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour145.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.97-71.43%
Other theft11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.11250.00%
Vehicle crime23.97100.00%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.82-72.73%
Violence and sexual offences41.70-20.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2210.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 20249
April 20248
March 202413
February 20249
January 20244
December 202314
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20248
June 20244
May 202410
April 20244
March 20246
February 202410
January 202414
November 20236
October 202322

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20247
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20243

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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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 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 4RD 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. Great Ganett
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Birds Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Thistle Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Archers Ride
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Cole Green Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sweet Briar
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Little Ganett
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dodwood
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Boxfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hall Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Dunsters Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1