ELMWOOD, AL8 6LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 6LD

ELMWOOD, AL8 6LD, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.67 per 1,000 population. This AL8 6LD 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 6LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 6LD, encompassing approximately 2177 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL8 6LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marsden Green with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1
  • Melbourne Court with total crimes: 1

ELMWOOD, AL8 6LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.92-50.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.67300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8450.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.84100.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.300.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.76150.00%
Public order12.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.92100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.840.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.13100.00%
Vehicle crime22.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%

In December 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 offences34.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.920.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Marsden Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Melbourne Court
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Broadfield Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Applecroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Elm Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Meadow Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. A1(M)
    Total1
    Drugs1