KNIGHTSFIELD, AL8 7HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 7HB

KNIGHTSFIELD, AL8 7HB, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.13 per 1,000 population. This AL8 7HB 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 7HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 7HB, encompassing approximately 2533 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL8 7HB 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

KNIGHTSFIELD, AL8 7HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.13-27.27%
Other theft23.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.87266.67%
Vehicle crime34.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Shoplifting20.79100.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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 offences33.16-50.00%
Public order21.18100.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.92-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour42.37-33.33%
Robbery21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.8910.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.3420.00%
Other crime12.370.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.5066.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.95-28.57%
Possession of weapons11.970.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Other theft10.390.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.50250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.7650.00%
Vehicle crime32.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.740.00%
Shoplifting31.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-33.33%
Other crime10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In January 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 offences43.95-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.5850.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.10-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.18200.00%
Public order21.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-50.00%
Robbery10.790.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences87.89-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.16-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.580.00%
Public order11.580.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.950.00%
Public order11.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20243
June 20246
May 202411
April 202410
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20241
March 20243
December 20233
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 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL8 7HB 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. Digswell Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Little Dell
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1