GUESSENS ROAD, AL8 6RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 6RH

GUESSENS ROAD, AL8 6RH, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.91 per 1,000 population. This AL8 6RH 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 6RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 6RH, encompassing approximately 2630 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 (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

AL8 6RH 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

GUESSENS ROAD, AL8 6RH 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
Shoplifting2120.91-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences157.9815.38%
Anti-social behaviour65.70-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.2850.00%
Robbery31.140.00%
Public order31.14-40.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3023.953.45%
Violence and sexual offences1311.4062.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.94-30.00%
Public order52.660.00%
Other theft31.9050.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-60.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2923.9531.82%
Anti-social behaviour1011.02-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences83.80-60.00%
Public order53.04150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.90150.00%
Other crime21.900.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2223.9546.67%
Violence and sexual offences208.3666.67%
Anti-social behaviour137.6085.71%
Public order24.94100.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Robbery10.76-50.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1516.35-34.78%
Violence and sexual offences125.7020.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.56-68.18%
Robbery22.660.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2326.619.52%
Anti-social behaviour228.74144.44%
Violence and sexual offences108.36-16.67%
Bicycle theft43.80300.00%
Other theft21.52-50.00%
Public order20.76-75.00%
Robbery20.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Burglary10.38-80.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2126.2310.53%
Violence and sexual offences127.9833.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.56-30.77%
Public order83.42300.00%
Burglary53.04150.00%
Other theft41.90300.00%
Robbery41.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5250.00%
Theft from the person11.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1919.01-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour137.22-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences94.9412.50%
Bicycle theft23.420.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Public order20.76-33.33%
Other theft10.76-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2923.5781.25%
Anti-social behaviour1411.02133.33%
Violence and sexual offences85.32-38.46%
Other theft33.04-50.00%
Public order31.14-62.50%
Burglary11.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1621.67-48.39%
Violence and sexual offences136.0885.71%
Public order84.940.00%
Other theft63.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.28-64.71%
Theft from the person42.28300.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3125.8514.81%
Anti-social behaviour1711.78-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson76.46600.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.66-56.25%
Other theft22.66-50.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2728.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour2110.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences167.980.00%
Other theft46.080.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 20248
June 202420
May 202412
April 202410
March 202412
February 20249
January 20248
December 202313
November 20237
October 202316

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 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
July 20242
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 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202410
June 202413
May 20247
April 202422
March 20249
February 202413
January 202414
December 20236
November 202317
October 202321

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 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 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 20243
December 20238
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 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
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 2.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20237
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 6RH 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. Elm Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Meadow Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parkway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Wigmores North
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Guessens Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Police Station
    Total1
    Public order1