GREAT LEY, AL7 4TL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 4TL

GREAT LEY, AL7 4TL, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.23 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4TL 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 4TL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4TL, encompassing approximately 4495 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

AL7 4TL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hollybush Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Layton Street with total crimes: 4
  • Leigh Common with total crimes: 2

GREAT LEY, AL7 4TL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.23-18.18%
Vehicle crime32.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-66.67%
Public order20.44100.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.45-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.67-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour102.4525.00%
Vehicle crime32.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Burglary20.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.906.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.5660.00%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Other theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.90150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.34-54.55%
Burglary31.11200.00%
Public order30.6750.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.1283.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.78-57.14%
Other theft21.33-33.33%
Public order20.44100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.01-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.11-25.00%
Other theft31.33200.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.90-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour83.340.00%
Other crime21.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.01-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour83.56100.00%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.67-42.86%
Burglary30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.2316.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.11-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson41.5633.33%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.01-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.67-15.38%
Vehicle crime42.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 202410
June 20248
May 20245
April 202411
March 20246
February 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202411
June 202416
May 202415
April 20246
March 202414
February 202415
January 202416
December 202321
November 202314
October 202312
September 202315

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20248
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hollybush Lane
    Total5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Layton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Leigh Common
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kendall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Green Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. South Ley
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Two Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Four Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sandpit Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Linkfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1