HOWLANDS, AL7 4RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4RF

HOWLANDS, AL7 4RF, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.75 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4RF 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 4RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4RF, encompassing approximately 2790 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

AL7 4RF 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 4RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.75120.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.94-36.36%
Vehicle crime52.51150.00%
Shoplifting41.790.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.8157.14%
Violence and sexual offences53.94-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.8175.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.51-53.85%
Other theft22.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.60116.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.66-60.00%
Other theft21.43100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.17100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.580.00%
Shoplifting22.15100.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.81-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour52.15-16.67%
Public order31.79200.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

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 offences149.3255.56%
Anti-social behaviour65.02-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.15-71.43%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.68125.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.23-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson72.51600.00%
Public order22.510.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.94-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.730.00%
Shoplifting24.30100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.58-77.78%
Other theft11.430.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1811.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.790.00%
Shoplifting21.430.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20247
June 20244
May 202410
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 202411
November 20234
October 202318

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20246
June 202413
May 20246
April 20246
March 202414
February 20249
January 20244
December 202312
October 20235

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
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 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 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20247
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242

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 4 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242

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
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 4RF 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. Birds Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Thistle Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. East Mead
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Archers Ride
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Cole Green Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Little Ganett
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Little Lake
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. West Mead
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Boxfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hall Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Dunsters Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1