HANDSIDE GREEN, AL8 6SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 6SQ

HANDSIDE GREEN, AL8 6SQ, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.96 per 1,000 population. This AL8 6SQ 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 6SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 6SQ, encompassing approximately 2004 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

AL8 6SQ 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

HANDSIDE GREEN, AL8 6SQ 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1819.96-35.71%
Violence and sexual offences98.9828.57%
Anti-social behaviour64.4920.00%
Public order32.99-40.00%
Robbery21.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2825.44-3.45%
Violence and sexual offences713.9716.67%
Public order53.4925.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

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
Shoplifting2926.4431.82%
Anti-social behaviour1014.4711.11%
Violence and sexual offences64.99-53.85%
Public order42.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

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
Shoplifting2224.9569.23%
Violence and sexual offences1310.9885.71%
Anti-social behaviour96.4980.00%
Burglary24.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Robbery11.00-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1315.97-43.48%
Violence and sexual offences76.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.49-66.67%
Robbery22.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2330.4327.78%
Anti-social behaviour1511.4887.50%
Violence and sexual offences77.48-12.50%
Bicycle theft43.49300.00%
Burglary22.00-60.00%
Other theft21.00-33.33%
Robbery21.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Public order10.50-75.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1825.945.88%
Violence and sexual offences88.98-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour83.99-20.00%
Burglary53.99150.00%
Public order42.49100.00%
Robbery42.000.00%
Other theft32.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.50-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1721.95-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.48-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences94.9980.00%
Bicycle theft24.490.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Public order21.00-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2526.94127.27%
Anti-social behaviour1112.4783.33%
Violence and sexual offences55.4966.67%
Public order42.49-20.00%
Other theft32.00-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.500.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1117.96-63.33%
Other theft65.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.99-57.14%
Public order52.99400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.49-25.00%
Theft from the person31.50200.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3027.9430.43%
Anti-social behaviour1414.97-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.98-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.00100.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2329.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour2011.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences129.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.990.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20246
June 202413
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248
February 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202410
June 20249
May 20245
April 202415
March 20248
February 202410
January 202411
December 20236
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 257 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202428
July 202429
June 202422
May 202413
April 202423
March 202418
February 202417
January 202425
December 202311
November 202330
October 202323

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 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
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 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
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL8 6SQ 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. Lanefield Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Russellcroft Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wigmores North
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Guessens Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total1
    Public order1