DIGSWELL ROAD, AL8 7PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 7PD

DIGSWELL ROAD, AL8 7PD, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.14 per 1,000 population. This AL8 7PD 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 7PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 7PD, encompassing approximately 1717 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 (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL8 7PD 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

DIGSWELL ROAD, AL8 7PD 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
Shoplifting1415.14-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences38.15-50.00%
Other theft31.75200.00%
Vehicle crime21.75-33.33%
Public order21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2223.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences612.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.4966.67%
Vehicle crime32.910.00%
Public order21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

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
Shoplifting2218.0515.79%
Violence and sexual offences412.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.33-25.00%
Public order21.75100.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1919.7972.73%
Anti-social behaviour411.06-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1113.39-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour66.40-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.490.00%
Other theft11.75-50.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1622.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.3142.86%
Violence and sexual offences35.82-66.67%
Robbery21.75-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Other theft21.16100.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%
Burglary10.58-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.12200.00%
Shoplifting85.24-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour74.66-36.36%
Robbery74.070.00%
Public order34.070.00%
Burglary31.750.00%
Other theft11.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1117.46175.00%
Shoplifting116.40-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences36.40-25.00%
Burglary31.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.750.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

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
Shoplifting1720.37325.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.3333.33%
Vehicle crime22.330.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Public order21.16-50.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order49.90300.00%
Shoplifting42.33-73.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.33-50.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-66.67%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1519.7936.36%
Anti-social behaviour68.73-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.490.00%
Theft from the person11.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1115.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.660.00%
Drugs21.750.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202422
July 202422
June 202419
May 202411
April 202416
March 20248
February 202411
January 202417
December 20234
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20249
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 202410
March 20247
February 202411
January 20244
November 20236
October 20238

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20247
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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