AL8 6BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 6BA

AL8 6BA, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.93 per 1,000 population. This AL8 6BA 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 6BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 6BA, encompassing approximately 1472 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)

AL8 6BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 29
  • Howardsgate with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

AL8 6BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2850.93-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences1919.0190.00%
Anti-social behaviour912.90-47.06%
Vehicle crime46.11100.00%
Drugs32.720.00%
Robbery32.040.00%
Public order32.04-66.67%
Other crime22.040.00%
Other theft21.36-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.68-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3659.0712.50%
Anti-social behaviour1724.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences1011.54-23.08%
Public order96.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.11-42.86%
Other theft32.7250.00%
Burglary32.0450.00%
Vehicle crime22.040.00%
Bicycle theft21.36100.00%
Theft from the person11.360.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3255.0039.13%
Anti-social behaviour1721.73-19.05%
Violence and sexual offences1311.54-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson78.8340.00%
Public order64.75100.00%
Other theft24.070.00%
Burglary21.36-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.360.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2355.6835.29%
Violence and sexual offences2215.6246.67%
Anti-social behaviour2114.9490.91%
Criminal damage and arson514.26150.00%
Public order33.40200.00%
Burglary32.0450.00%
Other theft22.04-50.00%
Robbery11.36-66.67%
Other crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1738.70-29.17%
Violence and sexual offences1511.5415.38%
Anti-social behaviour1110.19-60.71%
Other theft47.47100.00%
Robbery32.72-25.00%
Burglary22.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-66.67%
Public order11.36-66.67%
Theft from the person10.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2861.11100.00%
Shoplifting2419.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences1316.30-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson68.8320.00%
Bicycle theft54.07400.00%
Robbery43.40-55.56%
Public order32.72-72.73%
Other theft22.04-50.00%
Theft from the person21.36100.00%
Burglary11.36-83.33%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2463.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences1816.3063.64%
Anti-social behaviour1412.22-36.36%
Public order119.51450.00%
Robbery97.470.00%
Burglary66.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.0725.00%
Other theft43.4033.33%
Theft from the person12.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.68-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2450.25-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour2216.3015.79%
Violence and sexual offences1114.9457.14%
Criminal damage and arson47.470.00%
Other theft32.72-25.00%
Bicycle theft22.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Burglary21.36100.00%
Public order21.36-33.33%
Other crime11.360.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3654.3244.00%
Anti-social behaviour1924.4490.00%
Violence and sexual offences712.90-50.00%
Other theft44.75-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.72100.00%
Public order32.72-70.00%
Robbery22.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Burglary11.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.68-80.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2555.00-34.21%
Violence and sexual offences1416.9855.56%
Public order109.51233.33%
Anti-social behaviour106.79-58.33%
Other theft76.7975.00%
Theft from the person54.75150.00%
Burglary33.40200.00%
Bicycle theft32.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.04-77.78%
Drugs11.360.00%
Other crime10.68-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3867.9031.03%
Anti-social behaviour2425.80-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences916.30-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson96.11350.00%
Other theft46.11-33.33%
Robbery42.720.00%
Public order32.7250.00%
Other crime22.04-33.33%
Theft from the person21.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.36-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.36-66.67%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3069.260.00%
Shoplifting2920.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences1619.690.00%
Other theft610.860.00%
Vehicle crime54.070.00%
Bicycle theft33.400.00%
Other crime32.040.00%
Theft from the person32.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.040.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Public order21.360.00%
Drugs11.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
July 202413
June 202422
May 202415
April 202413
March 202418
February 202411
January 20247
December 202314
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 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
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
July 202417
June 202421
May 202411
April 202428
March 202414
February 202422
January 202419
December 202310
November 202324
October 202330

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20249
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 336 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202436
July 202432
June 202423
May 202417
April 202424
March 202424
February 202424
January 202436
December 202325
November 202338
October 202329

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 202411
February 20242
January 20243
December 202310
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20239
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL8 6BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total29
    Shoplifting21
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Howardsgate
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Church Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Lanefield Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Parkfields
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Otto Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Stonehills
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Fretherne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Russellcroft Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Parkway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Welwyn Garden City
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wigmores North
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Guessens Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Police Station
    Total1
    Public order1