AL9 5SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL9 5SA

AL9 5SA, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 740.85 per 1,000 population. This AL9 5SA 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 5SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL9 5SA, encompassing approximately 14 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL9 5SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Audreys Close with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Badger Way with total crimes: 2

AL9 5SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5740.85-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences4336.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson1269.400.00%
Vehicle crime167.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6875.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour6404.10500.00%
Public order1404.10-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2471.45-60.00%
Public order2134.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour1134.70-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson167.350.00%
Burglary167.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5740.8525.00%
Anti-social behaviour3336.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime2202.050.00%
Theft from the person1134.700.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6942.89-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences4404.10-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson1269.400.00%
Public order167.35-50.00%
Robbery167.350.00%
Other theft167.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences121953.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour9808.2028.57%
Other theft2606.150.00%
Public order2134.700.00%
Vehicle crime2134.70100.00%
Robbery1134.700.00%
Drugs167.350.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7942.89-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson3471.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences3202.050.00%
Vehicle crime1202.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10875.55-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences3673.500.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour121481.69140.00%
Violence and sexual offences3808.20-40.00%
Vehicle crime2202.050.00%
Other crime2134.700.00%
Other theft2134.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1134.70-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5942.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour5336.7525.00%
Criminal damage and arson2336.750.00%
Burglary1134.700.00%
Other theft167.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5740.85-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour4336.75100.00%
Other theft1269.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime167.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61144.94200.00%
Other theft3404.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2202.05-60.00%
Public order2134.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson2134.700.00%
Burglary1134.700.00%
Vehicle crime167.350.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5875.550.00%
Other theft3336.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences2202.050.00%
Drugs1134.700.00%
Other crime167.350.00%
Burglary167.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20249
March 20247
February 202410
January 202412
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 202412
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

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
April 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Audreys Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Badger Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Foxglove Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Otter Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lamb Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Richmond Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1