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

Overview of Crime in AL8 6QY

RUSSELLCROFT ROAD, AL8 6QY, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.57 per 1,000 population. This AL8 6QY 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 6QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 6QY, encompassing approximately 2290 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

AL8 6QY 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 6QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2123.57-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences159.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.55-33.33%
Robbery32.620.00%
Public order31.31-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3026.633.45%
Violence and sexual offences1013.1011.11%
Anti-social behaviour94.37-18.18%
Public order53.930.00%
Vehicle crime22.180.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-60.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2927.9431.82%
Anti-social behaviour1112.66-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences94.80-50.00%
Public order53.93150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.18150.00%
Other theft22.18100.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2227.9446.67%
Violence and sexual offences189.6080.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.86128.57%
Public order26.98100.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Robbery10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1517.90-34.78%
Violence and sexual offences106.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.37-69.57%
Robbery23.060.00%
Other theft20.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Public order10.87-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2332.30155.56%
Shoplifting2310.049.52%
Violence and sexual offences1010.04-9.09%
Bicycle theft44.37300.00%
Other theft31.750.00%
Public order21.31-75.00%
Robbery20.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Burglary10.44-80.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2128.8110.53%
Violence and sexual offences119.1710.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.80-35.71%
Public order83.93300.00%
Burglary53.49150.00%
Robbery42.180.00%
Other theft31.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1922.70-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour148.29-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences106.1142.86%
Bicycle theft24.370.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Public order20.87-50.00%
Other theft10.87-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2928.3781.25%
Anti-social behaviour1712.66183.33%
Violence and sexual offences77.42-30.00%
Public order43.06-42.86%
Other theft31.75-50.00%
Burglary11.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1623.14-48.39%
Violence and sexual offences106.9842.86%
Public order74.37600.00%
Other theft63.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.62-70.00%
Theft from the person42.62300.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3131.4314.81%
Anti-social behaviour2013.53-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences78.73-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.06500.00%
Other theft32.62-25.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2732.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour2211.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences159.600.00%
Other theft46.550.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 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 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 20249
June 202418
May 202410
April 202410
March 202411
February 202410
January 20247
December 202310
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 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
April 20241
November 20231

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 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202411
June 202416
May 20247
April 202423
March 20249
February 202414
January 202417
December 20236
November 202320
October 202322

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241

A total of 283 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202430
July 202429
June 202422
May 202415
April 202423
March 202421
February 202419
January 202429
December 202316
November 202331
October 202327

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20248
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL8 6QY 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. Parkfields
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Stonehills
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Fretherne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Russellcroft Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parkway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wigmores North
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Guessens Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Police Station
    Total1
    Public order1