DIGSWELL RISE, AL8 7PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 7PP

DIGSWELL RISE, AL8 7PP, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.77 per 1,000 population. This AL8 7PP 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 7PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 7PP, encompassing approximately 2122 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL8 7PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gresley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Pippens with total crimes: 1
  • Walden Road with total crimes: 1

DIGSWELL RISE, AL8 7PP 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 Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.77-50.00%
Other theft31.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.410.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.13100.00%
Vehicle crime42.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.880.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.880.00%
Robbery11.410.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.88100.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.94-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-87.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.6060.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.77-42.86%
Other theft11.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.01600.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.30150.00%
Vehicle crime22.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.94-66.67%
Burglary10.47-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.30-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.71133.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.300.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

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.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
October 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

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.

MonthCount
January 20241

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.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gresley Close
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Pippens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Walden Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Digswell Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Little Dell
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1