WILKINS GROVE, AL8 6JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 6JS

WILKINS GROVE, AL8 6JS, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.85 per 1,000 population. This AL8 6JS 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 6JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 6JS, encompassing approximately 1548 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL8 6JS 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
  • Woodhall Court with total crimes: 3

WILKINS GROVE, AL8 6JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.8530.00%
Public order28.39100.00%
Drugs21.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.65-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.2125.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-84.62%
Shoplifting21.290.00%
Possession of weapons21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other crime10.65-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1320.6644.44%
Violence and sexual offences88.3914.29%
Other crime25.170.00%
Shoplifting21.290.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.8580.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.81-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.520.00%
Shoplifting21.290.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Robbery11.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.46-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.23100.00%
Shoplifting21.29-66.67%
Drugs11.29-50.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.85166.67%
Shoplifting65.17-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.87-64.29%
Drugs23.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.3155.56%
Shoplifting89.04166.67%
Other theft45.17300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.940.00%
Vehicle crime11.29-66.67%
Burglary10.650.00%

In February 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 offences915.5080.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.8150.00%
Shoplifting33.8750.00%
Vehicle crime31.94-25.00%
Burglary11.940.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.27-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour43.2333.33%
Vehicle crime42.580.00%
Public order32.580.00%
Shoplifting21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.2785.71%
Anti-social behaviour38.39-57.14%
Drugs11.940.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.79-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences74.52-22.22%
Vehicle crime44.5233.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.5850.00%
Burglary21.940.00%
Drugs11.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.810.00%
Vehicle crime35.170.00%
Robbery21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Public order11.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20248
June 20247
May 202410
April 20245
March 202414
February 20249
January 20245
December 202313
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 202413
June 20249
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
November 20231

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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231

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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
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 6JS 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. Woodhall Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Parkfields
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Creswick Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Spinney
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Wilkins Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. By The Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Reeds
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Longcroft Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stanborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stanborough Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Parkway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1