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

Overview of Crime in AL7 4SB

THE COMMONS, AL7 4SB, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.47 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4SB 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 4SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4SB, encompassing approximately 2597 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 4SB 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

THE COMMONS, AL7 4SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour118.4722.22%
Violence and sexual offences54.2325.00%
Vehicle crime31.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.9312.50%
Violence and sexual offences43.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.54200.00%
Drugs21.150.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.54-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences63.08-57.14%
Public order12.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.3957.14%
Public order34.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.70-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences72.69250.00%
Public order32.690.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.5457.14%
Violence and sexual offences24.23-84.62%
Burglary10.770.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.01550.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.000.00%
Other theft22.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-60.00%
Public order10.77-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.3116.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.6966.67%
Public order31.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.15-50.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 behaviour65.7720.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.54200.00%
Vehicle crime21.15100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.08150.00%
Other theft21.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.62200.00%
Other theft31.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.77-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.080.00%
Drugs33.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20248
June 202411
May 20247
April 202411
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 202414
May 20247
April 20242
March 202413
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 4SB 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. The Wade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. East Mead
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Henry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Princes Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Little Lake
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. West Mead
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Boxfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Moorside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1