HANDSIDE LANE, AL8 6TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 6TA

HANDSIDE LANE, AL8 6TA, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population. This AL8 6TA 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 6TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 6TA, encompassing approximately 2429 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL8 6TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanborough Green with total crimes: 4
  • Heather Road with total crimes: 1
  • Stanborough Road with total crimes: 1

HANDSIDE LANE, AL8 6TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.76-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-85.71%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.4775.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.88-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.47100.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.17-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.880.00%
Other theft21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5828.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.700.00%
Public order31.65200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9440.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.880.00%
Public order11.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0633.33%
Other theft21.65-50.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.00400.00%
Other theft42.06300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Public order10.820.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-80.00%

In January 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 offences53.2925.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.65200.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Robbery10.820.00%

In November 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 offences34.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.230.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232

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 20241
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20249
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stanborough Green
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Heather Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stanborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stanborough Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Marsden Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Melbourne Court
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Broadfield Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Applecroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Elm Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Meadow Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1