THE BROADWAY, AL9 5HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL9 5HZ

THE BROADWAY, AL9 5HZ, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.42 per 1,000 population. This AL9 5HZ 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 5HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL9 5HZ, encompassing approximately 624 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

AL9 5HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howe Dell with total crimes: 3
  • St Etheldreda'S Drive with total crimes: 2
  • The Broadway with total crimes: 1

THE BROADWAY, AL9 5HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.42-71.43%
Burglary13.21-50.00%
Public order11.60-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.60-50.00%
Other theft11.600.00%
Possession of weapons11.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.60-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.600.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences733.6516.67%
Vehicle crime411.220.00%
Public order36.410.00%
Burglary24.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.21100.00%
Bicycle theft13.21-50.00%
Other theft11.600.00%
Drugs11.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences628.85100.00%
Vehicle crime49.62-42.86%
Burglary26.41100.00%
Bicycle theft23.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.60-66.67%
Drugs11.600.00%
Shoplifting11.600.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime730.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences311.22-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.81-62.50%
Public order24.810.00%
Other theft23.21-33.33%
Burglary13.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1252.881100.00%
Anti-social behaviour819.2360.00%
Theft from the person412.820.00%
Other theft36.410.00%
Public order24.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.210.00%
Robbery11.600.00%
Bicycle theft11.60-50.00%
Shoplifting11.600.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour517.63-16.67%
Bicycle theft28.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.600.00%
Burglary11.60-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour632.050.00%
Other theft49.62100.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.410.00%
Burglary34.81200.00%
Bicycle theft24.810.00%
Theft from the person13.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.82-57.14%
Other theft24.810.00%
Public order13.21-50.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Robbery11.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences732.0575.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.220.00%
Bicycle theft34.810.00%
Public order24.810.00%
Vehicle crime23.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.210.00%
Robbery11.600.00%
Drugs11.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.62-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.41-50.00%
Other theft11.60-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences530.45-28.57%
Burglary38.01-25.00%
Other theft24.810.00%
Public order23.21100.00%
Vehicle crime23.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.21100.00%
Theft from the person13.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences740.060.00%
Bicycle theft511.220.00%
Burglary48.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.410.00%
Other theft23.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%
Drugs11.600.00%
Public order11.600.00%
Robbery11.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20243
May 202412
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
October 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Howe Dell
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Etheldreda'S Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. The Broadway
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Park Meadow
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hatfield
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1