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

Overview of Crime in AL9 5HF

OLD HERTFORD ROAD, AL9 5HF, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.50 per 1,000 population. This AL9 5HF 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 5HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL9 5HF, encompassing approximately 869 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL9 5HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Branch Close with total crimes: 6
  • Fawn Court with total crimes: 2
  • Park Meadow with total crimes: 1

OLD HERTFORD ROAD, AL9 5HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.50200.00%
Vehicle crime16.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Other theft11.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.300.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.15-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.6533.33%
Vehicle crime34.60-40.00%
Robbery23.450.00%
Bicycle theft12.300.00%
Other theft11.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime510.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.750.00%
Other theft13.450.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order13.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-50.00%
Burglary11.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.30-50.00%
Burglary12.30-50.00%
Public order11.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.600.00%
Burglary22.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.15-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.65100.00%
Vehicle crime34.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.45100.00%
Other theft12.300.00%
Burglary11.150.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime39.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.45-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.45200.00%
Burglary23.450.00%
Other theft12.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.75100.00%
Vehicle crime12.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.750.00%
Other theft22.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Branch Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Fawn Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Park Meadow
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bull Stag Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1