NEWFIELDS, AL8 6YT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 6YT

NEWFIELDS, AL8 6YT, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.89 per 1,000 population. This AL8 6YT 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 6YT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 6YT, encompassing approximately 1696 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL8 6YT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Amethyst Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Marsden Green with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

NEWFIELDS, AL8 6YT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.89-50.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.13100.00%
Other theft12.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.18-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.36-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.13500.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.360.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-50.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.13100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.18100.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.77-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Other theft11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.89200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.77-50.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.360.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Amethyst Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Marsden Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Melbourne Court
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Broadfield Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. A1(M)
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. The Coppins
    Total1
    Public order1