AL9 5BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL9 5BA

AL9 5BA, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.27 per 1,000 population. This AL9 5BA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL9 postcode area, which has experienced 80 crimes and a crime rate of 6.95 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL9 5BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL9 5BA, encompassing approximately 726 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL9 5BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hatfield (Station) with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Cranborne Road with total crimes: 2

AL9 5BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences419.27-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour35.5150.00%
Public order24.130.00%
Bicycle theft12.75-50.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.38-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences733.03133.33%
Vehicle crime69.63-33.33%
Burglary38.260.00%
Bicycle theft24.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.750.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Shoplifting11.380.00%
Other theft11.38-50.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime927.53800.00%
Violence and sexual offences312.39-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.13-50.00%
Other theft24.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.750.00%
Bicycle theft11.380.00%
Public order11.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences838.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour611.01-14.29%
Theft from the person48.260.00%
Other theft35.510.00%
Robbery24.130.00%
Public order22.750.00%
Bicycle theft12.75-50.00%
Shoplifting11.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour715.1475.00%
Bicycle theft29.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.750.00%
Burglary11.38-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour420.64100.00%
Burglary35.51200.00%
Other theft24.13100.00%
Bicycle theft22.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.75-66.67%
Theft from the person11.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%
Robbery11.380.00%

In February 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 offences313.76-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.13100.00%
Other theft12.750.00%
Vehicle crime11.38-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.38-66.67%
Burglary11.380.00%
Robbery11.380.00%

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 offences426.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.510.00%
Vehicle crime34.13200.00%
Bicycle theft34.13200.00%
Public order24.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.750.00%
Robbery11.380.00%
Shoplifting11.380.00%
Drugs11.380.00%

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 offences28.26-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.38-50.00%
Other theft11.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences626.1550.00%
Burglary38.260.00%
Vehicle crime24.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.75100.00%
Theft from the person12.750.00%
Other theft11.38-50.00%
Public order11.380.00%
Bicycle theft11.38-83.33%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft630.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.26100.00%
Vehicle crime45.51100.00%
Burglary35.51200.00%
Other theft24.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.750.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Public order11.380.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour834.410.00%
Bicycle theft611.010.00%
Other theft28.260.00%
Vehicle crime22.750.00%
Shoplifting22.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.750.00%
Public order11.380.00%
Burglary11.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20238

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20248
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20249
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hatfield (Station)
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Cranborne Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. The Broadway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Old Hertford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Park Meadow
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hatfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Endymion Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. School Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1