AL7 4SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4SS

AL7 4SS, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.41 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4SS 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 4SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4SS, encompassing approximately 1783 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL7 4SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • A6129 with total crimes: 4
  • Chequersfield with total crimes: 2
  • Merrifield Court with total crimes: 2

AL7 4SS 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.41-14.29%
Vehicle crime23.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-66.67%
Public order11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.5316.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.930.00%
Shoplifting23.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.22500.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.3620.00%
Shoplifting23.360.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.73-44.44%
Shoplifting22.800.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-75.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.09350.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.05-33.33%
Shoplifting22.24-66.67%
Robbery11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.65100.00%
Shoplifting63.36-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.36-60.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.65166.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.4925.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8050.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Public order11.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.29-33.33%
Shoplifting32.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences68.41-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour33.36200.00%
Shoplifting21.680.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.78366.67%
Burglary37.850.00%
Other crime11.680.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-66.67%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2450.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.68-25.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.730.00%
Vehicle crime32.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20249
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 202314
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 4 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
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A6129
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Chequersfield
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Merrifield Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Eddington Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. St Josephs Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Longcroft Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Burrowfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Southfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1