AL9 5PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL9 5PL

AL9 5PL, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.51 per 1,000 population. This AL9 5PL 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 5PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL9 5PL, encompassing approximately 665 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

AL9 5PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Endymion Mews with total crimes: 3
  • The Broadway with total crimes: 1
  • Park Meadow with total crimes: 1

AL9 5PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime210.510.00%
Possession of weapons13.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.50-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.500.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Public order11.50-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences418.03-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour36.0150.00%
Public order24.510.00%
Bicycle theft13.00-66.67%
Other theft11.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%

In July 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 offences733.05133.33%
Vehicle crime410.51-42.86%
Bicycle theft36.010.00%
Burglary24.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.00-33.33%
Other theft13.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Shoplifting11.500.00%

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 crime724.03600.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.51-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour34.51-25.00%
Other theft24.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.000.00%

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 offences736.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.510.00%
Theft from the person46.010.00%
Other theft36.010.00%
Public order24.51100.00%
Robbery13.000.00%
Bicycle theft11.50-50.00%
Shoplifting11.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour412.020.00%
Bicycle theft26.010.00%
Burglary13.00-66.67%
Public order11.500.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour419.53100.00%
Burglary36.01200.00%
Bicycle theft24.510.00%
Other theft13.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.50-50.00%
Theft from the person11.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences212.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.000.00%
Other theft13.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.50-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.50-50.00%
Burglary11.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences430.04100.00%
Vehicle crime46.01300.00%
Bicycle theft36.01200.00%
Public order24.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.00100.00%
Robbery13.000.00%
Shoplifting11.500.00%
Drugs11.500.00%

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 offences29.01-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour13.00-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.50-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences730.0475.00%
Burglary410.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.000.00%
Vehicle crime13.00-66.67%
Theft from the person11.500.00%
Other theft11.50-50.00%
Public order11.500.00%
Bicycle theft11.50-83.33%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft628.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.0133.33%
Vehicle crime36.0150.00%
Other theft24.510.00%
Burglary23.000.00%
Drugs13.000.00%
Public order11.500.00%

In September 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft631.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.510.00%
Other theft24.510.00%
Vehicle crime23.000.00%
Shoplifting23.000.00%
Public order13.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 5PL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Endymion Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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