AL7 9LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 9LQ

AL7 9LQ, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.07 per 1,000 population. This AL7 9LQ 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 9LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 9LQ, encompassing approximately 1071 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL7 9LQ area, explore the AL7 9LQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 9LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • B195 with total crimes: 7
  • Brownfields with total crimes: 2
  • Garden Court with total crimes: 1

AL7 9LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.07400.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.67200.00%
Vehicle crime22.800.00%
Shoplifting21.870.00%
Burglary11.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime27.470.00%
Shoplifting21.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.87-50.00%
Burglary10.93-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.93-87.50%
Public order10.93-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.40166.67%
Shoplifting47.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.73-71.43%
Other theft21.870.00%
Drugs21.87100.00%
Vehicle crime21.870.00%
Burglary21.87-50.00%
Public order21.87100.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour719.6075.00%
Burglary46.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.80100.00%
Shoplifting21.87100.00%
Drugs11.870.00%
Robbery10.93-50.00%
Public order10.930.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour413.07100.00%
Vehicle crime33.730.00%
Robbery22.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.87-33.33%
Shoplifting11.87-80.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting514.00-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences34.67-25.00%
Public order22.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other theft10.93-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting719.60600.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.5333.33%
Other theft33.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.80100.00%
Vehicle crime21.87100.00%
Other crime11.870.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Burglary10.93-66.67%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary314.0050.00%
Other theft32.8050.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.800.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.800.00%
Burglary21.87100.00%
Other theft21.87-50.00%
Public order11.870.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime719.60600.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.53100.00%
Other theft43.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.73-33.33%
Other crime11.870.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.93-75.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting414.00100.00%
Other theft33.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.80-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.800.00%
Possession of weapons11.870.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1219.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences211.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Shoplifting21.870.00%
Vehicle crime11.870.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20247
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

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
June 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 9LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. B195
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Brownfields
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Garden Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Martinfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bridge Road East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1