AL9 5BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL9 5BT

AL9 5BT, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.14 per 1,000 population. This AL9 5BT 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 5BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL9 5BT, encompassing approximately 661 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL9 5BT area, explore the AL9 5BT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL9 5BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howe Dell with total crimes: 3
  • Endymion Mews with total crimes: 3
  • St Etheldreda'S Drive with total crimes: 2

AL9 5BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order218.14-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences23.02-75.00%
Other theft23.02100.00%
Vehicle crime23.02-50.00%
Burglary13.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%
Bicycle theft11.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences834.7814.29%
Vehicle crime412.10-20.00%
Public order36.050.00%
Burglary24.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.020.00%
Bicycle theft13.02-50.00%
Other theft11.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%
Drugs11.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences733.26133.33%
Vehicle crime510.58-28.57%
Burglary37.56200.00%
Bicycle theft24.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.020.00%
Drugs11.510.00%
Shoplifting11.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime728.73600.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.58-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour34.54-62.50%
Public order24.540.00%
Other theft23.02-33.33%
Burglary13.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1352.921200.00%
Anti-social behaviour819.6614.29%
Theft from the person412.100.00%
Other theft36.050.00%
Public order24.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.020.00%
Robbery11.510.00%
Bicycle theft11.51-50.00%
Shoplifting11.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%

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 behaviour719.6616.67%
Bicycle theft210.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.02-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%
Burglary11.51-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour631.75500.00%
Other theft49.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.0533.33%
Burglary36.05200.00%
Bicycle theft24.540.00%
Theft from the person13.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.61-57.14%
Other theft24.540.00%
Public order13.02-50.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Robbery11.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences731.7575.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.580.00%
Bicycle theft34.540.00%
Public order24.540.00%
Vehicle crime23.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.020.00%
Robbery11.510.00%
Shoplifting11.510.00%
Drugs11.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour16.05-50.00%
Other theft11.51-50.00%

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 offences631.75-14.29%
Burglary39.07-25.00%
Other theft24.540.00%
Public order23.02100.00%
Vehicle crime23.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.02100.00%
Theft from the person13.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.51-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences742.330.00%
Bicycle theft610.580.00%
Burglary49.070.00%
Vehicle crime36.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.540.00%
Other theft23.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.020.00%
Drugs11.510.00%
Public order11.510.00%
Robbery11.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 20243
May 202413
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 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 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Howe Dell
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Endymion Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. St Etheldreda'S Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. The Broadway
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Park Meadow
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hatfield
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1