SPRINGFIELDS, AL8 6XT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 6XT

SPRINGFIELDS, AL8 6XT, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.01 per 1,000 population. This AL8 6XT 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 6XT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 6XT, encompassing approximately 1634 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL8 6XT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanborough Road with total crimes: 6
  • Amethyst Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Stanborough Green with total crimes: 4

SPRINGFIELDS, AL8 6XT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.01-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.67-55.56%
Other theft32.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84100.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour915.2950.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.51100.00%
Public order24.890.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In July 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 behaviour68.5620.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.67-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson22.45-33.33%
Other theft11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.2312.50%
Anti-social behaviour55.51-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson33.060.00%
Drugs21.840.00%
Burglary11.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.890.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.5640.00%
Other theft24.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In March 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 behaviour510.4025.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.45100.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Burglary21.22100.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.3433.33%
Vehicle crime22.45100.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.51-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.84-50.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.18-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.45-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.45200.00%
Other theft21.840.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.01-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.06150.00%
Bicycle theft33.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.840.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.220.00%
Drugs11.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 20249
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 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
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20233

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
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. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stanborough Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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. Heather Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Marsden Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Melbourne Court
    Total1
    Shoplifting1