WELWYN CLOSE, NG31 7JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NG31 7JU

WELWYN CLOSE, NG31 7JU, South Kesteven has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.44 per 1,000 population. This NG31 7JU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NG31 postcode area, which has experienced 470 crimes and a crime rate of 9.97 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NG31 7JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NG31 7JU, encompassing approximately 1058 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NG31 7JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 11
  • Kinoulton Court with total crimes: 6
  • Kitty Briggs Lane with total crimes: 3

WELWYN CLOSE, NG31 7JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences826.44-11.11%
Public order57.5625.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.78100.00%
Burglary23.78100.00%
Drugs21.89100.00%
Other crime11.890.00%
Other theft10.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.6712.50%
Public order48.50300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.7833.33%
Other theft23.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.89100.00%
Burglary11.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Drugs10.94-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour37.560.00%
Drugs22.830.00%
Public order11.89-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.17-53.85%
Other crime35.670.00%
Public order32.830.00%
Drugs22.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.89-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1325.50-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour412.28-20.00%
Public order33.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.89-33.33%
Drugs21.89-33.33%
Other theft11.890.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1834.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour517.00400.00%
Public order44.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.780.00%
Drugs32.8350.00%
Possession of weapons12.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Other crime10.94-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.8920.00%
Other crime211.330.00%
Possession of weapons21.890.00%
Drugs21.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.89-75.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.720.00%
Drugs49.44300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.7833.33%
Other crime23.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.890.00%
Bicycle theft11.890.00%

In January 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 offences1015.11400.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.4450.00%
Public order22.830.00%
Drugs11.890.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.890.00%
Other crime11.890.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Drugs10.94-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.39-57.14%
Drugs32.83-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.830.00%
Other theft11.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

In October 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs820.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.610.00%
Other theft22.830.00%
Public order21.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20248
June 20246
May 202413
April 202418
March 202412
February 202410
January 202410
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
October 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NG31 7JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total11
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Kinoulton Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Kitty Briggs Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Westside Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Welwyn Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rosemary Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1