SHOPLANDS, AL8 7RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 7RH

SHOPLANDS, AL8 7RH, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.50 per 1,000 population. This AL8 7RH 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 7RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 7RH, encompassing approximately 2857 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL8 7RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maidensfield with total crimes: 2
  • Monks Rise with total crimes: 1
  • Cherry Croft with total crimes: 1

SHOPLANDS, AL8 7RH 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.50-50.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.35233.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Shoplifting20.70100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.4550.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.1533.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.40-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.10-25.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.20-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences41.40-33.33%
Burglary11.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.65600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.10200.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Public order10.700.00%

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 offences32.80-57.14%
Shoplifting31.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

In January 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 offences74.5516.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.4550.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.90-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.100.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-33.33%
Robbery10.700.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences75.60-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour32.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.150.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 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
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 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

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 1 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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 7RH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Maidensfield
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Monks Rise
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Cherry Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Malmsdale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sewells
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Haymeads
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Harwood Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Picketts
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pippens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1