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

Overview of Crime in AL8 7JY

SHERRARDSPARK ROAD, AL8 7JY, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.16 per 1,000 population. This AL8 7JY 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 7JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 7JY, encompassing approximately 1341 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL8 7JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Russellcroft Road with total crimes: 1
  • Bridge Road with total crimes: 1

SHERRARDSPARK ROAD, AL8 7JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1414.16-36.36%
Public order210.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2221.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour316.400.00%
Public order22.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2221.6122.22%
Anti-social behaviour316.40-40.00%
Public order22.24100.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.75-75.00%

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
Shoplifting1821.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.41150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.73300.00%
Burglary12.980.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.43-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour26.71-66.67%
Public order11.490.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.750.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1621.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour611.920.00%
Robbery24.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Public order11.49-50.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.92-27.27%
Public order25.960.00%
Burglary21.49-33.33%
Robbery21.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.49-50.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1117.14-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour58.2025.00%
Burglary33.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

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
Shoplifting1721.61325.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.670.00%
Vehicle crime22.98100.00%
Public order21.49-33.33%
Drugs11.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.45-71.43%
Public order32.98200.00%
Other theft22.24100.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%

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
Shoplifting1418.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 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

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
February 20245
January 20244
November 20236

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 7JY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting14
    Public order1
  • 2. Russellcroft Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Walden Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1