BYFIELD, AL8 7AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 7AL

BYFIELD, AL8 7AL, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.57 per 1,000 population. This AL8 7AL 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 7AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 7AL, encompassing approximately 1974 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)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL8 7AL Crime Hotspots

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

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

BYFIELD, AL8 7AL 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 offences65.57-53.85%
Other theft23.04100.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%

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 offences1313.17550.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.030.00%
Shoplifting21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.55-75.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.60-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour44.05-33.33%
Public order12.030.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.5850.00%
Other crime23.040.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.65116.67%
Anti-social behaviour46.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.030.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.62100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.0450.00%
Vehicle crime23.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

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 offences46.08-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.030.00%
Shoplifting31.520.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.0625.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.5350.00%
Robbery11.520.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.03-55.56%
Public order22.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Robbery11.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.14-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour44.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.03100.00%
Public order12.030.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 20242
June 20248
May 202413
April 202413
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 202311

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

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 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 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 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
November 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 7AL postcode area is presented below.

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