THE ORCHARD, AL8 7PL, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.65 per 1,000 population. This AL8 7PL 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 7PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 7PL, encompassing approximately 1719 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, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 3 | 4.65 | 200.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 1.74 | -60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.58 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 6.98 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.91 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.74 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 1.74 | 50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 2.91 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.74 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.58 | -66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.58 | -87.50% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 8.72 | 60.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 4.65 | -57.14% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.74 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 8.72 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 4.07 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2.91 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.16 | 100.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 7.56 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.74 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 2.91 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 5.23 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 3.49 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 5.23 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 2.91 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A total of 1 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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL8 7PL postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |