THE COMMONS, AL7 4RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4RP

THE COMMONS, AL7 4RP, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.23 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4RP 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 4RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4RP, encompassing approximately 2167 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL7 4RP area, explore the AL7 4RP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

AL7 4RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Desborough Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Birds Close with total crimes: 2

THE COMMONS, AL7 4RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.2320.00%
Vehicle crime42.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.85-55.56%
Shoplifting41.850.00%
Other theft11.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

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 behaviour97.38125.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.150.00%
Vehicle crime22.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.46-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour42.3133.33%
Other theft21.850.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.15-50.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.7750.00%
Shoplifting22.77100.00%
Public order10.92-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.84-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour42.77-33.33%
Public order31.85200.00%
Drugs21.380.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

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 offences1311.5462.50%
Anti-social behaviour66.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.77-33.33%
Other theft20.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.38700.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Public order11.380.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.38-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.460.00%
Shoplifting24.61100.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.69-75.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.690.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 202413
February 20248
January 20241
December 202310
October 20232

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 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 4RP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Desborough Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 3. Birds Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Thistle Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. East Mead
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Archers Ride
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Little Lake
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. West Mead
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Boxfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hall Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1