FORDWICH ROAD, AL8 6EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 6EX

FORDWICH ROAD, AL8 6EX, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.40 per 1,000 population. This AL8 6EX 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 6EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 6EX, encompassing approximately 1904 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL8 6EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • A6129 with total crimes: 4
  • Stanborough Green with total crimes: 4
  • Wilkins Grove with total crimes: 1

FORDWICH ROAD, AL8 6EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Public order11.05-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.15-33.33%
Shoplifting22.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05100.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Possession of weapons21.05100.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.73100.00%
Shoplifting23.150.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.15-40.00%
Shoplifting21.580.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Robbery11.050.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.30-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences42.63-20.00%
Shoplifting22.10-66.67%
Other theft11.050.00%

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 behaviour713.13133.33%
Shoplifting63.68-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.15-37.50%
Drugs22.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.18166.67%
Shoplifting84.20166.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.20-25.00%
Other theft31.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Public order11.050.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.10-25.00%
Shoplifting31.5850.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.30-55.56%
Vehicle crime22.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-33.33%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Public order21.050.00%

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 offences98.40125.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.73-40.00%
Public order21.580.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.4066.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.63-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.10100.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Bicycle theft21.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences56.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231

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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A6129
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Stanborough Green
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wilkins Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. By The Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Reeds
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Longcroft Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stanborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stanborough Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Parkway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1