WEST MEAD, AL7 4SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4SA

WEST MEAD, AL7 4SA, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.59 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4SA 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 4SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4SA, encompassing approximately 2503 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 4SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albert Place with total crimes: 4
  • Desborough Close with total crimes: 4
  • Graysfield with total crimes: 3

WEST MEAD, AL7 4SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.5942.86%
Violence and sexual offences53.9925.00%
Vehicle crime22.000.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.1916.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.8033.33%
Vehicle crime21.60100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.79-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.40-70.00%
Public order11.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.9950.00%
Public order33.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In May 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 behaviour65.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.4066.67%
Public order32.000.00%
Drugs11.200.00%

In April 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 behaviour63.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.40-66.67%
Burglary11.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.19350.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.6020.00%
Other theft22.400.00%
Public order10.80-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.99150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0066.67%
Public order32.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.20-50.00%

In January 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 offences43.99-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences75.19600.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

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 theft22.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-75.00%

In October 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 behaviour66.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.400.00%
Drugs31.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20246
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243
March 20249
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20233

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 4SA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Albert Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Desborough Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Graysfield
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. East Mead
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Archers Ride
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Little Lake
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. West Mead
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Boxfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Moorside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1