THE LINKS, AL8 7DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 7DS

THE LINKS, AL8 7DS, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.61 per 1,000 population. This AL8 7DS 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 7DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 7DS, encompassing approximately 1661 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL8 7DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadfield Place with total crimes: 1
  • Applecroft Road with total crimes: 1
  • Mannicotts with total crimes: 1

THE LINKS, AL8 7DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences43.610.00%
Vehicle crime22.41100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-50.00%

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 offences22.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Public order10.600.00%

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 offences21.81100.00%
Public order11.200.00%

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 offences11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.60-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.610.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.810.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.200.00%
Robbery11.200.00%
Public order10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Broadfield Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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