AL8 7NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 7NL

AL8 7NL, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.88 per 1,000 population. This AL8 7NL 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 7NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 7NL, encompassing approximately 1010 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL8 7NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Monkswood with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Monks Rise with total crimes: 1

AL8 7NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.880.00%
Burglary22.970.00%
Other theft21.98-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.980.00%
Shoplifting10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Drugs10.990.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.960.00%
Public order10.990.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.910.00%
Vehicle crime14.950.00%
Other theft10.99-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-66.67%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft519.7866.67%
Shoplifting54.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.95400.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.970.00%
Other crime10.990.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.92-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.99-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.8666.67%
Other theft54.9566.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.950.00%
Shoplifting11.98-83.33%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting614.840.00%
Other theft35.94-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.980.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.92-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.9650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68.9050.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.94-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.980.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.87150.00%
Other theft44.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.96-33.33%
Burglary11.98-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.900.00%
Other theft22.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.980.00%
Burglary21.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20245
April 20241
March 20246

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL8 7NL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Monkswood
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Monks Rise
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. York Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Crossway
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Cherry Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1