RAYMONDS CLOSE, AL7 4TH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4TH

RAYMONDS CLOSE, AL7 4TH, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.41 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4TH 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 4TH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4TH, encompassing approximately 3879 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL7 4TH area, explore the AL7 4TH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)

AL7 4TH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Layton Street with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Leigh Common with total crimes: 2

RAYMONDS CLOSE, AL7 4TH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.41-30.00%
Vehicle crime61.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.22120.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.8425.00%
Vehicle crime22.580.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.64-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour52.06-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.7313.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55100.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Other theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.87-42.86%
Public order31.03200.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.80-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.290.00%
Robbery21.030.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.15-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour71.80250.00%
Other theft21.80100.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-50.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.700.00%
Public order23.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-66.67%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.44-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.3550.00%
Public order21.55100.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.0242.86%
Anti-social behaviour45.15-33.33%
Shoplifting31.030.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-85.71%
Other crime10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.61250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.80-53.85%
Vehicle crime21.55-60.00%
Other theft20.52-50.00%
Public order20.52100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.610.00%
Vehicle crime53.350.00%
Other theft41.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 202417
May 202415
April 20245
March 20247
February 202413
January 202413
December 202320
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 202313

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 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
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 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
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Layton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Leigh Common
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chequersfield
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Merrifield Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. South Ley
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Two Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Four Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beechfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Barnfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Sandpit Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Burrowfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Southfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1