AL8 6AB, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 76.81 per 1,000 population. This AL8 6AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL8 postcode area, which has experienced 159 crimes and a crime rate of 11.49 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this AL8 6AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 6AB, encompassing approximately 1275 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 38 | 76.81 | 18.75% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 29.78 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 12.54 | -6.25% |
| Public order | 9 | 11.76 | 12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 7.05 | -28.57% |
| Burglary | 4 | 3.92 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 3.14 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 3.14 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 3.14 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 32 | 67.40 | 39.13% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 25.08 | -11.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 12.54 | -27.27% |
| Public order | 8 | 12.54 | 166.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 6.27 | 40.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 5.49 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 23 | 61.92 | 35.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 18.03 | 57.14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 17.24 | 12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 14.11 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 3.92 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.35 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.35 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.57 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 17 | 46.24 | -29.17% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 13.32 | 6.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 12.54 | -53.33% |
| Other theft | 4 | 10.97 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 3.14 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 2.35 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.57 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.78 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 74.46 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 23.51 | -11.11% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 18.81 | -28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 11.76 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 3.92 | 400.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 3.92 | -60.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 3.14 | -40.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.35 | -72.73% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.35 | -71.43% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.57 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 27 | 83.86 | 8.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 21.16 | 90.91% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 16.46 | -18.18% |
| Public order | 11 | 14.11 | 450.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 8.62 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 7.84 | 250.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 5.49 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.92 | 25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 3.92 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.78 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.78 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 25 | 59.57 | -30.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 19.59 | 10.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 17.24 | -8.33% |
| Other theft | 4 | 8.62 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.14 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 3.14 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.57 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.57 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.57 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 36 | 74.46 | 44.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 28.22 | 122.22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 15.68 | -14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 9.41 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 3.92 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.14 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 2.35 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.35 | -70.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.35 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.35 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.57 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.57 | -80.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.78 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 25 | 65.84 | -34.21% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 19.59 | 7.69% |
| Other theft | 10 | 10.97 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 7.84 | 233.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 7.84 | -65.38% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 7.05 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.92 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.35 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.35 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.57 | -77.78% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 38 | 83.86 | 31.03% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 29.78 | -33.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 20.38 | 62.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 10.19 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 7.05 | -42.86% |
| Robbery | 4 | 3.14 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 3.14 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.35 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.57 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.57 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.57 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.78 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 83.08 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 30.57 | -12.12% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 22.73 | -60.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 6.27 | 16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 5.49 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 3.14 | -57.14% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.35 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.35 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.35 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 2.35 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.35 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 33 | 79.94 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 25.86 | -18.75% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 20.38 | -13.04% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 15.68 | 40.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 5.49 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 4.70 | -57.14% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.35 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.35 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 33 | 92.48 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 25.86 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 25.08 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 18.03 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 5.49 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.92 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.92 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.92 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.35 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 21 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
| August 2023 | 23 |
A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
A total of 380 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 38 |
| July 2024 | 32 |
| June 2024 | 23 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 27 |
| February 2024 | 25 |
| January 2024 | 36 |
| December 2023 | 25 |
| November 2023 | 38 |
| October 2023 | 29 |
| September 2023 | 33 |
| August 2023 | 33 |
A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 290 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 16 |
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 30 |
| March 2024 | 18 |
| February 2024 | 22 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 26 |
| October 2023 | 39 |
| September 2023 | 26 |
| August 2023 | 32 |
A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL8 6AB postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 36 |
| Shoplifting | 28 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |