VALLEY ROAD, AL8 7DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 7DG

VALLEY ROAD, AL8 7DG, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.08 per 1,000 population. This AL8 7DG 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 7DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 7DG, encompassing approximately 1923 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL8 7DG area, explore the AL8 7DG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL8 7DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Lanefield Walk with total crimes: 3

VALLEY ROAD, AL8 7DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1815.08-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences59.3666.67%
Public order32.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2619.76-3.70%
Public order313.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-50.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2720.2822.73%
Anti-social behaviour414.040.00%
Public order32.08200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.56-25.00%
Drugs11.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2217.1683.33%
Violence and sexual offences411.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.08100.00%
Robbery12.080.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.88-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences26.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-33.33%
Public order11.040.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2217.6822.22%
Anti-social behaviour311.44-50.00%
Burglary21.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-75.00%
Public order10.52-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1822.365.88%
Anti-social behaviour69.36-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences43.12300.00%
Public order42.080.00%
Robbery42.080.00%
Burglary32.0850.00%
Other theft31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1715.08-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour78.8416.67%
Burglary23.64100.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2118.72133.33%
Anti-social behaviour610.92200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.12200.00%
Other theft21.56-33.33%
Burglary11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Public order10.52-75.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.96-68.97%
Public order44.68300.00%
Other theft32.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56-83.33%
Theft from the person21.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2923.4026.09%
Anti-social behaviour1215.08-29.41%
Violence and sexual offences16.24-91.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2328.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour1711.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences128.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.240.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 202312

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
January 20241

A total of 244 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202426
July 202427
June 202422
May 202412
April 202422
March 202418
February 202417
January 202421
December 20239
November 202329
October 202323

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 7DG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting14
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lanefield Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Russellcroft Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Guessens Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total1
    Public order1