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

Overview of Crime in AL8 7PR

DIGSWELL RISE, AL8 7PR, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.01 per 1,000 population. This AL8 7PR 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 7PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 7PR, encompassing approximately 1996 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL8 7PR area, explore the AL8 7PR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL8 7PR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gresley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lodge Field with total crimes: 2
  • Pippens with total crimes: 1

DIGSWELL RISE, AL8 7PR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.01-16.67%
Other theft32.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

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 offences67.01100.00%
Vehicle crime43.010.00%
Other theft22.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

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 offences32.000.00%
Robbery11.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Robbery11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.00-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences21.00-60.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.0140.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.51-28.57%
Other theft12.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%

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 offences78.51600.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.51150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

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 behaviour22.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.00-66.67%
Burglary10.50-50.00%

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 offences35.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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 offences43.51-42.86%
Vehicle crime22.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

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 offences75.0175.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.510.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.000.00%
Vehicle crime12.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

Crime by Type

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
October 20234

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 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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gresley Close
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Lodge Field
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Pippens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Walden Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Digswell Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Little Dell
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1