HIGHLANDS, AL9 5DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL9 5DW

HIGHLANDS, AL9 5DW, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.57 per 1,000 population. This AL9 5DW 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 5DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL9 5DW, encompassing approximately 743 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL9 5DW 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

HIGHLANDS, AL9 5DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1129.57175.00%
Vehicle crime314.7950.00%
Other theft24.03100.00%
Public order12.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-66.67%
Drugs11.340.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Other crime11.340.00%

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 offences414.79300.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.3850.00%
Vehicle crime24.03-77.78%
Other theft12.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime928.23350.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.69100.00%
Robbery22.690.00%
Other theft22.690.00%
Burglary22.690.00%
Public order12.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.34-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.47-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson28.070.00%
Vehicle crime22.69100.00%
Public order12.690.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-87.50%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour828.2360.00%
Violence and sexual offences710.7516.67%
Criminal damage and arson29.410.00%
Vehicle crime12.690.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Public order11.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.07-16.67%
Other theft16.720.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences622.8520.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.07500.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.07-66.67%
Other theft11.34-50.00%
Burglary11.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences521.51-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson36.720.00%
Vehicle crime24.03100.00%
Burglary22.690.00%
Other theft22.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.69-66.67%
Drugs11.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.16-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour38.0750.00%
Burglary24.03100.00%
Public order22.690.00%
Other theft12.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.16-46.15%
Vehicle crime39.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.03-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Burglary11.340.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1337.641200.00%
Anti-social behaviour817.47300.00%
Other theft210.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.690.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Robbery11.340.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson316.130.00%
Public order24.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.690.00%
Vehicle crime12.690.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.340.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 202313
October 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 2 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

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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL9 5DW 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. Fawn Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bull Stag Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sovereign Place
    Total1
    Burglary1