AL7 4SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4SP

AL7 4SP, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.34 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4SP 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 4SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4SP, encompassing approximately 1395 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL7 4SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • A6129 with total crimes: 4
  • Athelstan Walk South with total crimes: 3
  • Woodhall Court with total crimes: 3

AL7 4SP 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.3457.14%
Vehicle crime37.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43-33.33%
Public order11.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.72-50.00%

In August 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 offences715.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.02-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.870.00%
Shoplifting22.150.00%
Possession of weapons21.43100.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.0540.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.0266.67%
Shoplifting23.580.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.580.00%
Shoplifting22.150.00%
Robbery11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.7525.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.58-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson22.15100.00%
Shoplifting21.43-66.67%
Drugs11.43-50.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1120.79266.67%
Shoplifting67.88-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.30-42.86%
Drugs22.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting815.77166.67%
Violence and sexual offences75.7340.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.02200.00%
Other theft22.150.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.040.00%
Shoplifting33.5850.00%
Vehicle crime32.150.00%
Burglary12.150.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.32-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.58200.00%
Public order32.15200.00%
Shoplifting22.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.04700.00%
Burglary25.73100.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.170.00%
Vehicle crime22.15100.00%
Bicycle theft11.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-83.33%
Other crime10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.300.00%
Robbery22.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 202411
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A6129
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Athelstan Walk South
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Woodhall Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Chequersfield
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. By The Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Reeds
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Longcroft Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beechfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Burrowfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Southfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Stanborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stanborough Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1