OAKDALE, AL8 7QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 7QP

OAKDALE, AL8 7QP, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.21 per 1,000 population. This AL8 7QP 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 7QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 7QP, encompassing approximately 2113 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL8 7QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Monkswood with total crimes: 4
  • Maidensfield with total crimes: 2
  • Monks Rise with total crimes: 1

OAKDALE, AL8 7QP 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 Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.21-37.50%
Burglary22.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Other theft10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.9914.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.790.00%
Public order21.42100.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.95100.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.73250.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.31-50.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.79-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Public order10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.63-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.37-20.00%
Other theft11.890.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

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 offences77.57133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.310.00%
Vehicle crime22.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.79-25.00%
Shoplifting31.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.890.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In December 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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.840.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.26-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.89-40.00%
Shoplifting11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.37150.00%
Burglary22.370.00%
Public order10.950.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
January 20242
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Monkswood
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Maidensfield
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Monks Rise
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Cherry Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Malmsdale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Picketts
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1