AL8 7LW, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.61 per 1,000 population. This AL8 7LW 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 7LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 7LW, encompassing approximately 576 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 15.61 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 6.94 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 3.47 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.73 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.73 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 4 | 8.67 | 300.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 6.94 | -66.67% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 13.88 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 5.20 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.73 | -80.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 1.73 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.73 | -80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.73 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 5 | 29.49 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 8.67 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 8.67 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 5.20 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 3.47 | 100.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 20.81 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 3 | 6.94 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 5.20 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 3.47 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.73 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.73 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 4 | 24.28 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 6.94 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 5.20 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 3.47 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 3.47 | -71.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 3.47 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 7 | 26.02 | 600.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 12.14 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 6.94 | 100.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 3.47 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 4 | 13.88 | -42.86% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 6.94 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 3.47 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 1.73 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 7 | 20.81 | 16.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 12.14 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 3.47 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 1.73 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.73 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 6 | 13.88 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 10.41 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 1.73 | -75.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 22.55 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 6.94 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 5.20 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 3.47 | -75.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 3.47 | -83.33% |
In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 12 | 39.89 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 20.81 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 13.88 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 3.47 | 0.00% |
A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL8 7LW postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |