AL8 6WX, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.30 per 1,000 population. This AL8 6WX 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 6WX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 6WX, encompassing approximately 1419 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 28 | 49.30 | -22.22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 19.72 | 7.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 10.56 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 5.63 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 2.82 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.11 | -66.67% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.11 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.11 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.41 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.70 | -80.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 36 | 66.20 | 12.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 25.35 | -5.88% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 11.27 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 9.86 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 6.34 | -28.57% |
| Other theft | 4 | 3.52 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.82 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.82 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.11 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.41 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 32 | 57.05 | 39.13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 22.54 | -19.05% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 11.97 | -26.32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 9.86 | 40.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.93 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 4.23 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.41 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.70 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 23 | 55.64 | 35.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 16.20 | 90.91% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 14.79 | 26.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 13.38 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 3.52 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.11 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.11 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.41 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 17 | 38.73 | -29.17% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 11.97 | 15.38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 10.56 | -63.33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 7.75 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.11 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 2.11 | -60.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.41 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.70 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 64.09 | 76.47% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 21.13 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 16.90 | -35.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 9.16 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 3.52 | 400.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 3.52 | -60.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.82 | -72.73% |
| Other theft | 2 | 2.11 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.41 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.41 | -83.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 24 | 70.43 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 16.90 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 14.09 | -22.73% |
| Public order | 11 | 11.97 | 450.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 7.75 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 7.04 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.23 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 3.52 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 2.82 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.70 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.70 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 24 | 50.71 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 16.90 | 10.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 15.49 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 7.04 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.82 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.41 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.41 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.41 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.41 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.41 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 36 | 63.38 | 44.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 25.35 | 122.22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 14.09 | -23.08% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 7.04 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.52 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.11 | -57.14% |
| Robbery | 3 | 2.11 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.11 | -70.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.11 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.11 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.41 | -80.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 25 | 54.93 | -34.21% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 17.61 | 8.33% |
| Public order | 10 | 9.16 | 233.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 7.04 | -62.50% |
| Other theft | 7 | 6.34 | 75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 4.93 | 150.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 3.52 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.11 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.41 | -77.78% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.41 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.70 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 38 | 73.24 | 31.03% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 26.76 | -25.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 16.90 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 8.45 | 800.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 6.34 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.82 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.82 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.11 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.41 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.41 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.41 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.41 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.70 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 66.90 | 28.00% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 22.54 | -9.38% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 20.42 | -57.89% |
| Other theft | 6 | 5.63 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 4.23 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.82 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.11 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 2.11 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 2.11 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.41 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.41 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.41 | -85.71% |
In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 32 | 69.72 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 22.54 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 17.61 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 13.38 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 4.93 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 4.23 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.11 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.11 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.41 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 16 |
| July 2024 | 17 |
| June 2024 | 21 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 30 |
| March 2024 | 17 |
| February 2024 | 22 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 24 |
| October 2023 | 32 |
| September 2023 | 25 |
A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
A total of 368 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 28 |
| August 2024 | 36 |
| July 2024 | 32 |
| June 2024 | 23 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 24 |
| February 2024 | 24 |
| January 2024 | 36 |
| December 2023 | 25 |
| November 2023 | 38 |
| October 2023 | 29 |
| September 2023 | 32 |
A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 15 |
| August 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 19 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 20 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL8 6WX postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 29 |
| Shoplifting | 21 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |