AL8 6XF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 6XF

AL8 6XF, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.14 per 1,000 population. This AL8 6XF 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 6XF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 6XF, encompassing approximately 373 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL8 6XF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanborough Road with total crimes: 5
  • Amethyst Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Stanborough Green with total crimes: 4

AL8 6XF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences440.14-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour310.70-50.00%
Other crime28.03100.00%
Vehicle crime25.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.35100.00%
Other theft25.35100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1169.57175.00%
Anti-social behaviour629.4420.00%
Public order316.060.00%
Vehicle crime28.030.00%
Other crime15.350.00%
Other theft12.680.00%
Bicycle theft12.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.68-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour532.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson210.70-33.33%
Other theft15.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences650.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour516.06-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson313.380.00%
Drugs38.030.00%
Burglary18.030.00%
Other theft12.680.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour626.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences416.06300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour626.7650.00%
Bicycle theft116.060.00%
Other crime12.680.00%
Other theft12.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.68-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour426.76100.00%
Violence and sexual offences210.700.00%
Public order25.350.00%
Burglary15.350.00%
Other theft12.680.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour221.41-33.33%
Other crime15.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.680.00%
Drugs12.680.00%
Possession of weapons12.680.00%
Other theft12.680.00%
Vehicle crime12.680.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour316.060.00%
Drugs18.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.680.00%
Other theft12.68-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour316.06-25.00%
Other theft28.030.00%
Public order15.350.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour429.4433.33%
Violence and sexual offences310.70200.00%
Bicycle theft28.030.00%
Drugs15.350.00%
Possession of weapons12.680.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour321.410.00%
Vehicle crime28.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.350.00%
Drugs12.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
March 20242
December 20231

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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stanborough Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Amethyst Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stanborough Green
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stanborough Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1