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

Overview of Crime in AL9 5DQ

THE RYDE, AL9 5DQ, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.67 per 1,000 population. This AL9 5DQ 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 5DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL9 5DQ, encompassing approximately 906 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL9 5DQ 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 5DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1328.6785.71%
Vehicle crime514.33150.00%
Other theft35.510.00%
Public order33.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.310.00%
Drugs11.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.440.00%
Shoplifting27.720.00%
Vehicle crime22.21-81.82%
Anti-social behaviour12.210.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1126.4637.50%
Violence and sexual offences712.13-22.22%
Robbery27.720.00%
Bicycle theft12.210.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.1580.00%
Vehicle crime89.92300.00%
Other theft18.820.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-85.71%
Other crime11.100.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.5475.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.7266.67%
Vehicle crime25.51100.00%
Other crime12.210.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour413.23-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.41-40.00%
Public order13.310.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Other theft11.10-50.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour515.44150.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.51-16.67%
Other theft25.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.21-75.00%
Burglary11.10-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.62100.00%
Vehicle crime34.41-50.00%
Burglary33.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.31-50.00%
Other theft12.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences927.5780.00%
Vehicle crime69.9220.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.410.00%
Shoplifting12.210.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime520.95150.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.51-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.51-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.210.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Other theft11.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1540.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour916.54350.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.92100.00%
Burglary34.41200.00%
Vehicle crime23.31-66.67%
Other theft22.210.00%
Bicycle theft12.210.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime619.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Bicycle theft12.210.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 202411
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20247
June 20249
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 202315
October 20235

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL9 5DQ 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. Endymion Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lockley Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Clarke'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fawn Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Park Meadow
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bull Stag Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1