HOWARDSGATE, AL8 6BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 6BP

HOWARDSGATE, AL8 6BP, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 62.65 per 1,000 population. This AL8 6BP 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 6BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 6BP, encompassing approximately 1340 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (-23.68% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)

AL8 6BP 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

HOWARDSGATE, AL8 6BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2962.65-23.68%
Violence and sexual offences2221.6383.33%
Anti-social behaviour1216.41-29.41%
Vehicle crime48.9533.33%
Drugs32.980.00%
Robbery32.240.00%
Public order32.24-66.67%
Other crime22.240.00%
Other theft21.49-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.490.00%
Burglary10.75-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3869.3618.75%
Anti-social behaviour1728.34-19.05%
Violence and sexual offences1212.68-14.29%
Public order98.9512.50%
Criminal damage and arson46.71-42.86%
Other theft32.9850.00%
Vehicle crime32.240.00%
Bicycle theft32.24200.00%
Burglary32.240.00%
Theft from the person12.240.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3267.8739.13%
Anti-social behaviour2123.87-16.00%
Violence and sexual offences1415.66-33.33%
Public order810.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.9740.00%
Burglary35.220.00%
Other crime22.24100.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Bicycle theft11.490.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2562.65108.33%
Shoplifting2318.6427.78%
Violence and sexual offences2117.1531.25%
Criminal damage and arson515.66150.00%
Burglary33.7350.00%
Other theft22.24-50.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Robbery11.49-66.67%
Other crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1845.49-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences1613.426.67%
Anti-social behaviour1211.93-57.14%
Other theft48.9533.33%
Robbery32.98-25.00%
Public order22.24-33.33%
Burglary21.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49-60.00%
Theft from the person11.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

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 behaviour2869.3686.67%
Shoplifting2420.88-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences1517.90-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson511.190.00%
Bicycle theft53.73400.00%
Robbery43.73-55.56%
Other theft32.98-25.00%
Public order32.24-75.00%
Theft from the person22.24100.00%
Burglary11.49-85.71%
Drugs10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2775.328.00%
Violence and sexual offences1920.1472.73%
Anti-social behaviour1514.17-25.00%
Public order1211.19500.00%
Robbery98.950.00%
Burglary76.71250.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.220.00%
Other theft43.7333.33%
Theft from the person12.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.75-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2555.19-30.56%
Anti-social behaviour2018.6411.11%
Violence and sexual offences1114.9283.33%
Criminal damage and arson58.2025.00%
Other theft33.73-40.00%
Bicycle theft22.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%
Burglary21.49100.00%
Public order21.49-50.00%
Other crime11.490.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3661.1544.00%
Anti-social behaviour1826.8550.00%
Violence and sexual offences613.42-62.50%
Other theft54.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.73100.00%
Public order42.98-63.64%
Robbery22.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%
Burglary11.49-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.75-80.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2567.12-34.21%
Violence and sexual offences1618.6460.00%
Anti-social behaviour1211.93-50.00%
Public order118.95266.67%
Other theft108.20150.00%
Theft from the person57.46150.00%
Burglary43.73300.00%
Bicycle theft32.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.24-80.00%
Drugs11.49-50.00%
Other crime10.75-50.00%

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
Shoplifting3877.5631.03%
Anti-social behaviour2428.34-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences1017.90-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson107.46150.00%
Other theft47.46-33.33%
Robbery42.980.00%
Public order32.980.00%
Drugs22.24100.00%
Other crime21.49-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.49-60.00%
Theft from the person21.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.49-60.00%
Burglary11.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3684.270.00%
Shoplifting2926.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences1621.630.00%
Other theft611.930.00%
Bicycle theft54.470.00%
Vehicle crime53.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.730.00%
Public order32.980.00%
Other crime32.240.00%
Theft from the person32.240.00%
Burglary22.240.00%
Drugs11.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202412
July 202414
June 202421
May 202416
April 202415
March 202419
February 202411
January 20246
December 202316
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 240 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 202421
June 202425
May 202412
April 202428
March 202415
February 202420
January 202418
December 202312
November 202324
October 202336

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 344 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202438
July 202432
June 202423
May 202418
April 202424
March 202427
February 202425
January 202436
December 202325
November 202338
October 202329

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 202310
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 202412
February 20242
January 20244
December 202311
November 20233
October 20233

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 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 202310
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL8 6BP 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. B195
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Church Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Lanefield Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Parkfields
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Otto Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Stonehills
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Fretherne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hyde Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Russellcroft Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Parkway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Welwyn Garden City
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wigmores North
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Guessens Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Police Station
    Total1
    Public order1