THE RYDE, AL9 5DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL9 5DN

THE RYDE, AL9 5DN, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.63 per 1,000 population. This AL9 5DN 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 5DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL9 5DN, encompassing approximately 885 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL9 5DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Branch Close with total crimes: 6
  • Great Heath with total crimes: 4
  • Hillfield with total crimes: 4

THE RYDE, AL9 5DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1631.63128.57%
Vehicle crime318.0750.00%
Burglary23.390.00%
Other theft22.26100.00%
Public order12.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-66.67%
Drugs11.130.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%

In August 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 offences715.81-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour37.9150.00%
Vehicle crime23.39-77.78%
Other theft12.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences935.0250.00%
Vehicle crime910.1780.00%
Other theft310.170.00%
Burglary33.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.390.00%
Robbery22.260.00%
Bicycle theft12.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-50.00%
Public order11.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.20-25.00%
Vehicle crime56.78400.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.26-75.00%
Public order12.260.00%
Other crime11.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences827.1114.29%
Anti-social behaviour89.0460.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.040.00%
Burglary12.260.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Public order11.130.00%

In April 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 offences718.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.91-16.67%
Public order15.650.00%
Other theft11.13-50.00%
Burglary11.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences723.7240.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.91200.00%
Burglary26.78-33.33%
Other theft22.260.00%
Drugs12.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.13-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences521.46-61.54%
Vehicle crime35.650.00%
Burglary33.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.39-60.00%
Other theft22.26100.00%
Drugs12.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1330.5085.71%
Anti-social behaviour514.69150.00%
Vehicle crime35.65-25.00%
Burglary33.390.00%
Public order23.390.00%
Other theft12.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.20-53.33%
Vehicle crime47.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.26-80.00%
Bicycle theft12.260.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1540.67650.00%
Anti-social behaviour1016.94233.33%
Criminal damage and arson411.3033.33%
Burglary34.52200.00%
Other theft23.39100.00%
Vehicle crime12.26-66.67%
Other crime11.130.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order318.070.00%
Vehicle crime33.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.390.00%
Burglary12.260.00%
Other theft11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
July 20249
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 202413
December 20237
November 202315
October 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20249
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 202310
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Branch Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Great Heath
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hillfield
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Longmead
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Little Mead
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Lockley Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Fawn Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bull Stag Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sovereign Place
    Total1
    Burglary1