AL9 5NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL9 5NF

AL9 5NF, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.15 per 1,000 population. This AL9 5NF 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 5NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL9 5NF, encompassing approximately 655 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL9 5NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Etheldreda'S Drive with total crimes: 2
  • The Broadway with total crimes: 1
  • Park Meadow with total crimes: 1

AL9 5NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour19.15-50.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.52-83.33%
Bicycle theft11.520.00%

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 offences618.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.15100.00%
Public order23.050.00%
Bicycle theft13.05-50.00%
Other theft11.520.00%

In July 2024, 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 crime319.8250.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.5750.00%
Bicycle theft24.570.00%
Burglary13.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-66.67%
Drugs11.520.00%
Shoplifting11.520.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour316.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime24.570.00%
Other theft23.05-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.05-66.67%
Theft from the person13.05-97.83%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person46103.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour670.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.150.00%
Other theft49.150.00%
Robbery26.100.00%
Public order23.050.00%
Bicycle theft13.05-50.00%
Shoplifting11.520.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.72100.00%
Bicycle theft29.150.00%
Burglary13.05-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft321.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.570.00%
Burglary34.57200.00%
Bicycle theft24.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.05-50.00%
Theft from the person11.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.10-50.00%
Other theft13.050.00%
Burglary11.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences425.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.100.00%
Bicycle theft34.570.00%
Public order24.570.00%
Vehicle crime23.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.050.00%
Robbery11.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences24.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.05-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences425.920.00%
Burglary36.1050.00%
Vehicle crime34.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.05100.00%
Theft from the person13.050.00%
Other theft11.52-50.00%
Public order11.520.00%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft525.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.620.00%
Other theft26.100.00%
Burglary23.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Public order11.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
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 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 202446
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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