EDDINGTON CRESCENT, AL7 4SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4SY

EDDINGTON CRESCENT, AL7 4SY, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.77 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4SY 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 4SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4SY, encompassing approximately 1415 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL7 4SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chequers with total crimes: 2
  • Chequersfield with total crimes: 2
  • Merrifield Court with total crimes: 2

EDDINGTON CRESCENT, AL7 4SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences47.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.83-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.12100.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.24-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson13.530.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.77500.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.24-20.00%
Other crime12.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.65-44.44%
Vehicle crime23.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.41-83.33%

In May 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 offences913.42350.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.3620.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.240.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In April 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 behaviour56.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.410.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.83200.00%
Other theft12.120.00%

In February 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime14.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.41-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.36150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.53100.00%
Drugs11.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20249
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 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
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chequers
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Burrowfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1