THE CLOSE, AL9 5AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL9 5AJ

THE CLOSE, AL9 5AJ, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.50 per 1,000 population. This AL9 5AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL9 postcode area, which has experienced 69 crimes and a crime rate of 5.99 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL9 5AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL9 5AJ, encompassing approximately 706 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL9 5AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Etheldreda'S Drive with total crimes: 2
  • The Broadway with total crimes: 1
  • Park Meadow with total crimes: 1

THE CLOSE, AL9 5AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour18.50-50.00%
Other theft11.420.00%
Possession of weapons11.420.00%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.42-83.33%
Bicycle theft11.420.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences617.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.50100.00%
Public order22.830.00%
Bicycle theft12.83-50.00%
Other theft11.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime318.41-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.250.00%
Bicycle theft24.250.00%
Burglary12.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.42-66.67%
Drugs11.420.00%
Shoplifting11.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime521.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.08-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour34.25-50.00%
Other theft24.25-50.00%
Theft from the person12.83-97.83%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4697.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences765.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.910.00%
Other theft48.500.00%
Robbery25.670.00%
Public order22.830.00%
Bicycle theft12.83-50.00%
Shoplifting11.420.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.75100.00%
Bicycle theft28.500.00%
Burglary12.83-66.67%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft319.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.250.00%
Burglary34.25200.00%
Bicycle theft24.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.83-50.00%
Theft from the person11.420.00%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.67-50.00%
Other theft12.830.00%
Burglary11.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences424.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.670.00%
Bicycle theft34.250.00%
Public order24.250.00%
Vehicle crime22.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.830.00%
Robbery11.420.00%
Drugs11.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.83-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences424.080.00%
Burglary35.6750.00%
Vehicle crime34.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.83100.00%
Theft from the person12.830.00%
Other theft11.42-50.00%
Public order11.420.00%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft524.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.080.00%
Other theft25.670.00%
Burglary22.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.830.00%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Public order11.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20245
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
October 20235

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 202446
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL9 5AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Etheldreda'S Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. The Broadway
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Park Meadow
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hatfield
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1