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

Overview of Crime in AL7 4RS

THE COMMONS, AL7 4RS, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.34 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4RS 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 4RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4RS, encompassing approximately 2060 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 4RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Desborough Close with total crimes: 4
  • East Mead with total crimes: 2
  • Archers Ride with total crimes: 2

THE COMMONS, AL7 4RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.34-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.9433.33%
Other theft11.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.3720.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.910.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.3425.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.43-57.14%
Public order11.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.25250.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.40-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.940.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.3725.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.43-33.33%
Drugs10.970.00%
Public order10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.88-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.94-66.67%
Burglary11.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.77350.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.370.00%
Other theft22.430.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.3466.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.4350.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.460.00%
Public order10.970.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.94100.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20249
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
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 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Desborough Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. East Mead
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Archers Ride
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Little Lake
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. West Mead
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Boxfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1