LONGCROFT LANE, AL8 6EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 6EN

LONGCROFT LANE, AL8 6EN, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.72 per 1,000 population. This AL8 6EN 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 6EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 6EN, encompassing approximately 1705 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL8 6EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • A6129 with total crimes: 4
  • Athelstan Walk South with total crimes: 3
  • Parkfields with total crimes: 3

LONGCROFT LANE, AL8 6EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.7222.22%
Drugs26.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.59-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.7228.57%
Criminal damage and arson25.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-66.67%
Shoplifting21.170.00%
Possession of weapons21.17100.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.90-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.10100.00%
Other crime23.520.00%
Shoplifting21.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.69-25.00%
Shoplifting21.760.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Robbery11.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.9760.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.69-42.86%
Shoplifting22.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.90133.33%
Shoplifting64.10-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.52-50.00%
Drugs22.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.83100.00%
Shoplifting85.86166.67%
Other theft34.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.76-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Burglary11.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.9725.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.93400.00%
Shoplifting32.9350.00%
Burglary11.760.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.03-55.56%
Vehicle crime32.340.00%
Shoplifting21.760.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.17-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.28-40.00%
Burglary11.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.72-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.5225.00%
Vehicle crime32.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.76200.00%
Drugs11.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.100.00%
Vehicle crime32.340.00%
Robbery21.760.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Public order10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 202410
February 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A6129
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Athelstan Walk South
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Parkfields
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Creswick Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wilkins Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. By The Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Reeds
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Longcroft Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stanborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stanborough Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Parkway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1