THE VINEYARD, AL8 7PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 7PX

THE VINEYARD, AL8 7PX, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.51 per 1,000 population. This AL8 7PX 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 7PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 7PX, encompassing approximately 1879 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

AL8 7PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gresley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Kestrel Way with total crimes: 2
  • Lodge Field with total crimes: 2

THE VINEYARD, AL8 7PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.51-40.00%
Other theft43.19100.00%
Vehicle crime22.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-75.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.24233.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.32100.00%
Vehicle crime32.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In July 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 offences34.79-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.60-33.33%
Public order11.060.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.9275.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.72-40.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Robbery11.060.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.85-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences42.66-50.00%
Other crime12.130.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.2640.00%
Other theft23.72100.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.260.00%
Vehicle crime22.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Robbery21.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.45150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.66-20.00%
Burglary22.13-33.33%
Other crime11.060.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.51-16.67%
Burglary32.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.85-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Other theft11.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.7066.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.66-40.00%
Public order11.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.190.00%
Vehicle crime12.660.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gresley Close
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Kestrel Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Lodge Field
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Haymeads
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Harwood Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Picketts
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pippens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bessemer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Walden Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Digswell Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Little Dell
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1