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

Overview of Crime in AL8 7DR

VALLEY ROAD, AL8 7DR, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.26 per 1,000 population. This AL8 7DR 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 7DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 7DR, encompassing approximately 1879 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL8 7DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lanefield Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Applecroft Road with total crimes: 1
  • Mannicotts with total crimes: 1

VALLEY ROAD, AL8 7DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.2675.00%
Vehicle crime13.72-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.72300.00%
Vehicle crime22.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.53-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.60100.00%
Public order11.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.060.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.53-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.19200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.660.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lanefield Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Applecroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mannicotts
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Elm Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Meadow Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1