MARSDEN ROAD, AL8 6XZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 6XZ

MARSDEN ROAD, AL8 6XZ, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.35 per 1,000 population. This AL8 6XZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL8 postcode area, which has experienced 159 crimes and a crime rate of 11.49 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL8 6XZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 6XZ, encompassing approximately 1895 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL8 6XZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanborough Road with total crimes: 10
  • Stanborough Green with total crimes: 9
  • A6129 with total crimes: 3

MARSDEN ROAD, AL8 6XZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1016.3511.11%
Violence and sexual offences85.280.00%
Shoplifting24.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Possession of weapons21.06100.00%
Other theft11.06-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In July 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 behaviour914.2450.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.75-20.00%
Shoplifting24.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-33.33%
Other theft21.060.00%
Drugs11.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.2425.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.170.00%
Shoplifting21.580.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In May 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 behaviour910.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.75100.00%
Shoplifting24.22-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.2450.00%
Shoplifting64.75-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.17-42.86%
Other theft22.11-50.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting816.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.6950.00%
Other theft43.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.11100.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1133.33%
Vehicle crime22.11100.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In January 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 offences46.86-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour32.11-40.00%
Shoplifting21.580.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences912.1380.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.64200.00%
Burglary21.58100.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

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 behaviour59.50-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.64150.00%
Bicycle theft32.640.00%
Possession of weapons11.580.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.9120.00%
Vehicle crime33.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.06-33.33%
Robbery11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.64-57.14%
Other crime21.580.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.690.00%
Other theft32.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20249
June 20246
May 20249
April 20249
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235
August 20235

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
August 20231

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 20248
April 20244
March 20247
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233
August 20237

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
August 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
August 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Stanborough Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Stanborough Green
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. A6129
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Stanborough Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Lemsford Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Newfields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Amethyst Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. The Old Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1