HITHERBAULK, AL7 4TD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4TD

HITHERBAULK, AL7 4TD, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.35 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4TD 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 4TD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4TD, encompassing approximately 3219 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL7 4TD 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

HITHERBAULK, AL7 4TD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.35150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.55-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-87.50%
Drugs10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.1466.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.11166.67%
Vehicle crime22.490.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In July 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 offences64.97-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.860.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.5911.11%
Anti-social behaviour33.110.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.9080.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.80-62.50%
Public order20.930.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.35-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.55300.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.04-18.18%
Vehicle crime22.800.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.42133.33%
Vehicle crime22.170.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.5257.14%
Anti-social behaviour33.420.00%
Burglary30.930.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.28-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.17400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-57.14%
Other theft20.93-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.110.00%
Other theft32.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20246
June 202410
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245
February 20249
January 202411
December 202311
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 4TD 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. Four Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beechfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Barnfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sandpit Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Burrowfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Southfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1