SCOTTS VIEW, AL8 6HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 6HF

SCOTTS VIEW, AL8 6HF, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.26 per 1,000 population. This AL8 6HF 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 6HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 6HF, encompassing approximately 2479 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL8 6HF area, explore the AL8 6HF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL8 6HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • A6129 with total crimes: 4
  • Stanborough Green with total crimes: 4
  • Heather Road with total crimes: 1

SCOTTS VIEW, AL8 6HF 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.2614.29%
Vehicle crime33.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-80.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.68-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.82-16.67%
Shoplifting22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Possession of weapons20.81100.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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 offences99.6812.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.6350.00%
Shoplifting22.420.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.2614.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.23-20.00%
Public order31.61200.00%
Shoplifting21.210.00%
Robbery10.810.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0540.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.8225.00%
Shoplifting22.02-66.67%
Public order10.810.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.87-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.42-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.02100.00%
Drugs21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.23500.00%
Other theft42.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61100.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.44-45.45%
Shoplifting22.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.26266.67%
Burglary24.44100.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences34.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.21200.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.020.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20246
December 202311
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL8 6HF 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. Heather Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stanborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stanborough Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Marsden Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Melbourne Court
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Applecroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Elm Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Meadow Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1