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

Overview of Crime in AL7 4TR

GREAT LEY, AL7 4TR, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.95 per 1,000 population. This AL7 4TR 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 4TR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 4TR, encompassing approximately 4034 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 4TR 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

GREAT LEY, AL7 4TR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.9514.29%
Vehicle crime61.98200.00%
Burglary31.490.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.95233.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.48-41.67%
Public order21.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.70-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.7275.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.73100.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.44200.00%
Public order43.72300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.99-33.33%
Burglary20.990.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.20-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences51.49-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.240.00%
Other theft30.9950.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.70-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.98250.00%
Public order31.7350.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.44-6.25%
Other crime23.720.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-71.43%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.19-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour73.9716.67%
Public order21.73100.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.4210.53%
Anti-social behaviour65.20-25.00%
Shoplifting31.490.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.9146.15%
Anti-social behaviour84.71-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.98250.00%
Vehicle crime21.73-50.00%
Other theft20.50-50.00%
Public order20.50100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.720.00%
Vehicle crime43.220.00%
Other theft40.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202412
June 202415
May 202415
April 20245
March 20248
February 202415
January 202416
December 202321
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 202315

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 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 4TR 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. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Burgundy Croft
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Leigh Common
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Southfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1