HARWOOD HILL, AL8 7AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 7AH

HARWOOD HILL, AL8 7AH, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.00 per 1,000 population. This AL8 7AH 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 7AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 7AH, encompassing approximately 1999 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

AL8 7AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maidensfield with total crimes: 2
  • Lodge Field with total crimes: 2
  • Malmsdale with total crimes: 1

HARWOOD HILL, AL8 7AH 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.00-53.85%
Other theft23.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.01333.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.500.00%
Vehicle crime32.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Shoplifting21.00100.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.00-62.50%
Public order21.50100.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.50-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour54.00-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.017.69%
Anti-social behaviour67.00100.00%
Public order23.000.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.01116.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.50-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In March 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 offences69.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.0066.67%
Vehicle crime22.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In February 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 offences46.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.000.00%
Shoplifting31.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0050.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.00-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.000.00%
Public order22.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-50.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.00-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.00100.00%
Public order12.000.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 20243
June 20248
May 202414
April 202413
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL8 7AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Maidensfield
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lodge Field
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Malmsdale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Sewells
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Haymeads
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Harwood Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Picketts
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pippens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bessemer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Blythway
    Total1
    Public order1