BARLEYCROFT GREEN, AL8 6JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 6JY

BARLEYCROFT GREEN, AL8 6JY, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.27 per 1,000 population. This AL8 6JY 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 6JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 6JY, encompassing approximately 2803 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL8 6JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Church Road with total crimes: 4
  • Lanefield Walk with total crimes: 3

BARLEYCROFT GREEN, AL8 6JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.2771.43%
Shoplifting54.28-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.8516.67%
Shoplifting62.5020.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.14-20.00%
Other theft21.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences67.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.140.00%
Shoplifting51.7825.00%
Public order21.78-33.33%
Other crime10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.85125.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.21150.00%
Shoplifting41.78-20.00%
Public order31.4350.00%
Robbery11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.99-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.78-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

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
Shoplifting66.06-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.1425.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1011.7766.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.57133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Robbery31.070.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting63.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.14-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences11.07-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.2760.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.85250.00%
Shoplifting62.5020.00%
Other theft22.14100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.1366.67%
Shoplifting51.78-66.67%
Theft from the person31.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-71.43%
Public order20.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1510.3425.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.50200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.07-75.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1414.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.990.00%
Shoplifting124.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.280.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20246
June 20249
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 202410
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Church Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Lanefield Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Parkfields
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Applecroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Russellcroft Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elm Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Meadow Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parkway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Guessens Road
    Total1
    Public order1