OLD HERTFORD ROAD, AL9 5EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL9 5EZ

OLD HERTFORD ROAD, AL9 5EZ, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.79 per 1,000 population. This AL9 5EZ 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 5EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL9 5EZ, encompassing approximately 714 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL9 5EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Branch Close with total crimes: 6
  • Endymion Mews with total crimes: 3
  • St Albans Road East with total crimes: 2

OLD HERTFORD ROAD, AL9 5EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences723.7916.67%
Vehicle crime39.80200.00%
Other theft24.20100.00%
Bicycle theft12.800.00%
Public order11.40-50.00%
Robbery11.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.40-50.00%
Drugs11.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences622.39-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.400.00%
Public order22.800.00%
Shoplifting22.80100.00%
Bicycle theft12.80-50.00%
Other theft11.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.40-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences836.3933.33%
Vehicle crime611.20-33.33%
Bicycle theft28.40100.00%
Other theft22.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.800.00%
Robbery22.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.800.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Shoplifting11.400.00%
Burglary11.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime929.39800.00%
Violence and sexual offences612.60-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour28.40-50.00%
Other theft12.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%
Public order11.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences725.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.8033.33%
Public order25.60100.00%
Bicycle theft12.80-50.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Shoplifting11.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Robbery11.400.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39.80-25.00%
Bicycle theft24.200.00%
Public order12.800.00%
Burglary11.40-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour422.39100.00%
Burglary45.6033.33%
Violence and sexual offences25.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft22.800.00%
Other theft12.800.00%
Theft from the person11.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Robbery11.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary315.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.800.00%
Vehicle crime12.80-83.33%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime630.79100.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.4033.33%
Bicycle theft35.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.80100.00%
Robbery12.800.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Shoplifting11.400.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Other theft11.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime314.00200.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.20-57.14%
Bicycle theft14.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.40-50.00%
Shoplifting11.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.40-80.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences733.5916.67%
Anti-social behaviour59.80400.00%
Burglary47.00300.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.60100.00%
Other theft22.80100.00%
Theft from the person12.800.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Bicycle theft11.40-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.40-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences630.790.00%
Bicycle theft68.400.00%
Vehicle crime48.400.00%
Burglary15.600.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20249
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 4 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
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Branch Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Endymion Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. St Albans Road East
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Fawn Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Park Meadow
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hatfield
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Bull Stag Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1