AL9 5JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL9 5JJ

AL9 5JJ, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 252.78 per 1,000 population. This AL9 5JJ 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 5JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL9 5JJ, encompassing approximately 114 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

AL9 5JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Warren Close with total crimes: 6
  • Great Heath with total crimes: 4

AL9 5JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10252.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour487.16-42.86%
Public order334.8750.00%
Vehicle crime326.15200.00%
Other theft326.15-40.00%
Shoplifting226.15100.00%
Burglary117.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.72-50.00%
Bicycle theft18.720.00%
Other crime18.720.00%

In August 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 behaviour7209.2040.00%
Violence and sexual offences561.02-28.57%
Other theft543.58-28.57%
Public order243.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson217.43-33.33%
Other crime117.430.00%
Shoplifting18.720.00%
Vehicle crime18.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7244.06-12.50%
Other theft761.0240.00%
Anti-social behaviour561.0225.00%
Criminal damage and arson343.5850.00%
Burglary226.150.00%
Public order117.43-50.00%
Robbery18.720.00%
Shoplifting18.72-80.00%
Vehicle crime18.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8252.78-11.11%
Other theft569.7366.67%
Shoplifting543.58400.00%
Anti-social behaviour443.58-50.00%
Burglary234.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson217.43-60.00%
Public order217.430.00%
Robbery117.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9252.78125.00%
Anti-social behaviour878.45-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson569.73150.00%
Other theft343.58-40.00%
Burglary126.150.00%
Vehicle crime18.72-50.00%
Drugs18.720.00%
Shoplifting18.720.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9209.20200.00%
Other theft578.4566.67%
Violence and sexual offences443.58-60.00%
Vehicle crime234.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson217.430.00%
Other crime117.430.00%
Shoplifting18.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10217.91400.00%
Anti-social behaviour387.1650.00%
Other theft326.150.00%
Burglary226.150.00%
Vehicle crime217.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson217.43100.00%
Drugs117.430.00%
Public order18.720.00%
Robbery18.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft395.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.15-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences217.43-71.43%
Vehicle crime117.430.00%
Drugs18.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.720.00%
Public order18.720.00%

In January 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 offences7139.4616.67%
Anti-social behaviour461.020.00%
Burglary234.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.430.00%
Shoplifting18.720.00%
Other theft18.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6139.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour452.3033.33%
Criminal damage and arson134.87-66.67%
Burglary18.720.00%
Drugs18.720.00%
Bicycle theft18.72-66.67%
Other theft18.72-75.00%
Shoplifting18.72-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9278.93800.00%
Other theft478.45-33.33%
Shoplifting434.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson334.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour326.15-25.00%
Bicycle theft326.15200.00%
Vehicle crime226.15100.00%
Robbery217.430.00%
Burglary117.430.00%
Public order18.72-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6174.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour452.300.00%
Public order334.870.00%
Shoplifting226.150.00%
Vehicle crime117.430.00%
Burglary18.720.00%
Bicycle theft18.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences18.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20249
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20249
April 20244
March 202410
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 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
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Warren Close
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Great Heath
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Longmead
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Little Mead
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Homestead Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1