SHERRARDSPARK ROAD, AL8 7JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 7JW

SHERRARDSPARK ROAD, AL8 7JW, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.19 per 1,000 population. This AL8 7JW 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 7JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 7JW, encompassing approximately 1544 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL8 7JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Gresley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Bridge Road with total crimes: 1

SHERRARDSPARK ROAD, AL8 7JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1416.19-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences39.06-40.00%
Other theft31.94200.00%
Public order21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2223.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences514.2425.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.940.00%
Public order21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In July 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
Shoplifting2220.0722.22%
Violence and sexual offences414.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.59-40.00%
Public order21.94100.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1820.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour511.65150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.24100.00%
Burglary12.590.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.71-43.75%
Violence and sexual offences25.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-77.78%
Burglary11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1623.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour910.36200.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.83-57.14%
Robbery21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Public order11.29-50.00%
Burglary10.65-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting816.83-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences75.18250.00%
Burglary34.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.94-57.14%
Public order21.940.00%
Robbery21.290.00%
Other theft11.290.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1116.19-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour77.1275.00%
Burglary34.5350.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1722.66325.00%
Anti-social behaviour411.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.59300.00%
Vehicle crime22.59100.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Public order21.29-33.33%
Drugs11.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.77-71.43%
Other theft32.59200.00%
Public order31.94200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.94-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1419.4227.27%
Anti-social behaviour69.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.590.00%
Burglary11.940.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.24-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour67.12-14.29%
Drugs23.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.29-60.00%
Burglary11.290.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1620.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.530.00%
Burglary13.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202422
July 202422
June 202418
May 20249
April 202416
March 20248
February 202411
January 202417
December 20234
November 202314
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20249
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
November 20236
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 7JW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting14
    Public order1
  • 2. Gresley Close
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Walden Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Digswell Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Little Dell
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1