CHEQUERS, AL7 4TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4TA

CHEQUERS, AL7 4TA, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.77 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4TA 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 4TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4TA, encompassing approximately 2516 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL7 4TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Layton Street with total crimes: 4
  • Chequersfield with total crimes: 2
  • Merrifield Court with total crimes: 2

CHEQUERS, AL7 4TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.77300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.59-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-80.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.9675.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.7866.67%
Public order11.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In July 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 offences44.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.59200.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.770.00%
Other crime13.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.36700.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.18-50.00%
Robbery11.190.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.77100.00%
Burglary12.380.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-66.67%
Public order10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.19-50.00%
Public order11.190.00%

In February 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 offences63.1850.00%
Vehicle crime22.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.58-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79100.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.36150.00%
Burglary23.970.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.97-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.59300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59-33.33%

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 offences66.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.380.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 202310
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 3 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
December 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
June 20241
December 20231

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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Layton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Chequersfield
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Merrifield Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Beechfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Barnfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Burrowfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Southfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1