AL8 6AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 6AN

AL8 6AN, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 87.26 per 1,000 population. This AL8 6AN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL8 postcode area, which has experienced 133 crimes and a crime rate of 9.61 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL8 6AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 6AN, encompassing approximately 160 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL8 6AN area, explore the AL8 6AN 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)

AL8 6AN 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

AL8 6AN 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 offences587.26400.00%
Anti-social behaviour331.16200.00%
Vehicle crime218.700.00%
Shoplifting212.470.00%
Burglary112.470.00%
Bicycle theft16.230.00%

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 crime249.860.00%
Shoplifting212.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.47-50.00%
Burglary16.23-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.23-87.50%
Public order16.23-50.00%

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 offences8149.59166.67%
Shoplifting449.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.93-71.43%
Other theft212.470.00%
Drugs212.47100.00%
Vehicle crime212.470.00%
Burglary212.47-50.00%
Public order212.47100.00%

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 behaviour7130.8975.00%
Burglary443.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson218.70100.00%
Shoplifting212.47100.00%
Drugs112.470.00%
Robbery16.23-50.00%
Public order16.230.00%

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 behaviour487.26100.00%
Vehicle crime324.930.00%
Robbery218.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.47-33.33%
Shoplifting112.47-80.00%
Other theft16.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.230.00%

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
Shoplifting593.49-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences331.16-25.00%
Public order218.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.470.00%
Burglary16.230.00%
Other theft16.23-66.67%

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
Shoplifting7130.89600.00%
Violence and sexual offences443.6333.33%
Other theft324.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour218.70100.00%
Vehicle crime212.47100.00%
Other crime112.470.00%
Public order16.230.00%
Burglary16.23-66.67%

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
Burglary393.4950.00%
Other theft318.7050.00%
Violence and sexual offences318.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.700.00%
Other crime16.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons16.230.00%
Vehicle crime16.230.00%
Shoplifting16.230.00%

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 offences374.79-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour218.700.00%
Burglary212.47100.00%
Other theft212.47-50.00%
Public order112.470.00%
Drugs16.230.00%
Other crime16.230.00%

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 crime7130.89600.00%
Violence and sexual offences443.63100.00%
Other theft424.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour224.93-33.33%
Other crime112.470.00%
Public order16.230.00%
Shoplifting16.23-75.00%
Burglary16.230.00%

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
Shoplifting493.490.00%
Other theft324.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour318.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences218.700.00%
Possession of weapons112.470.00%
Public order16.230.00%
Vehicle crime16.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 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

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 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

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 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

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 11 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 AL8 6AN 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