GREAT DELL, AL8 7JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 7JB

GREAT DELL, AL8 7JB, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.39 per 1,000 population. This AL8 7JB 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 7JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 7JB, encompassing approximately 2658 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL8 7JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maidensfield with total crimes: 2
  • Malmsdale with total crimes: 1
  • Haymeads with total crimes: 1

GREAT DELL, AL8 7JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.39-44.44%
Other theft21.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.90350.00%
Vehicle crime33.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.75100.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

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 offences22.63100.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-75.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Robbery10.38-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.3933.33%
Robbery21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.26-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.13100.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.0233.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.01-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

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 behaviour66.39500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.26200.00%
Vehicle crime22.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-66.67%
Burglary10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1350.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.27-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.50-80.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.630.00%
Public order11.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 2 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

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
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 7JB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Maidensfield
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Malmsdale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Haymeads
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Harwood Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Picketts
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pippens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Digswell Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Little Dell
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1