RUSSELLCROFT ROAD, AL8 6QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 6QU

RUSSELLCROFT ROAD, AL8 6QU, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.11 per 1,000 population. This AL8 6QU 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 6QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 6QU, encompassing approximately 2138 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

AL8 6QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Howardsgate with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

RUSSELLCROFT ROAD, AL8 6QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1820.11-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences138.4285.71%
Anti-social behaviour66.0850.00%
Public order32.81-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.40-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2722.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences712.63-12.50%
Public order53.2725.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.34-63.64%
Vehicle crime21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2725.7222.73%
Anti-social behaviour1112.6322.22%
Violence and sexual offences85.14-38.46%
Public order43.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2223.3883.33%
Violence and sexual offences1310.29225.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.0880.00%
Burglary24.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.16-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour55.61-61.54%
Violence and sexual offences42.34-55.56%
Public order11.870.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2226.6622.22%
Anti-social behaviour1310.2962.50%
Violence and sexual offences96.0828.57%
Bicycle theft44.21300.00%
Other theft21.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Burglary10.47-75.00%
Public order10.47-75.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1823.855.88%
Anti-social behaviour88.42-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.740.00%
Burglary43.27100.00%
Public order41.870.00%
Robbery41.870.00%
Other theft31.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.94-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1718.71-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour107.9525.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.680.00%
Bicycle theft23.270.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2121.98110.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.8233.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.74133.33%
Public order43.27-20.00%
Other theft31.87-50.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1016.37-65.52%
Other theft64.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.81-57.14%
Public order52.81400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.34-40.00%
Theft from the person31.40200.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2927.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour1413.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.340.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20248
June 202413
May 20244
April 20249
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 202411
June 20249
May 20245
April 202413
March 20248
February 202410
January 20248
December 20236
November 202314

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
January 20241

A total of 223 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202427
July 202427
June 202422
May 202412
April 202422
March 202418
February 202417
January 202421
December 202310
November 202329

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting14
    Public order1
  • 2. Howardsgate
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Church Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Lanefield Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Russellcroft Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parkway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Guessens Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total1
    Public order1