WELWYN CLOSE, RH11 6EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH11 6EB

WELWYN CLOSE, RH11 6EB, Crawley has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.52 per 1,000 population. This RH11 6EB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RH11 postcode area, which has experienced 493 crimes and a crime rate of 8.20 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RH11 6EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RH11 6EB, encompassing approximately 2874 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RH11 6EB area, explore the RH11 6EB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

RH11 6EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Sullivan Drive with total crimes: 4

WELWYN CLOSE, RH11 6EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.52166.67%
Shoplifting55.57-50.00%
Public order41.7433.33%
Vehicle crime31.390.00%
Possession of weapons21.040.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-33.33%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.5257.14%
Shoplifting103.83900.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.48-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.0950.00%
Public order31.0450.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.44-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.87133.33%
Vehicle crime22.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Public order20.70-66.67%
Other theft10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.35-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.6581.82%
Shoplifting86.96300.00%
Public order62.78-73.91%
Anti-social behaviour32.090.00%
Other crime31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order2316.00475.00%
Violence and sexual offences118.00-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.83-72.73%
Burglary21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.70-96.30%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5430.2768.75%
Violence and sexual offences1218.7920.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.17175.00%
Public order43.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Robbery20.70100.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3218.09-36.00%
Violence and sexual offences1011.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.48300.00%
Public order21.39-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.70100.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5024.70177.78%
Violence and sexual offences517.39-61.54%
Burglary41.74300.00%
Public order31.39-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Robbery10.70-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1815.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.2685.71%
Public order44.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Robbery20.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.000.00%
Public order42.4433.33%
Other theft31.3950.00%
Robbery31.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-33.33%
Burglary10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.31-58.82%
Public order32.44-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.040.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.6130.77%
Shoplifting55.91150.00%
Public order41.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-25.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-33.33%
Drugs20.700.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences139.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.390.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
July 202414
June 202420
May 202411
April 202412
March 202410
February 20245
January 202413
December 20237
November 20237
October 202317
September 202313

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 202423
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 187 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 202454
March 202432
February 202450
January 202418
October 20235
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 202411
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RH11 6EB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Sullivan Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Ransome Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Warrington Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Washington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Douster Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dorsten Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vanbrugh Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Booth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wesley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Milne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tributary Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Erskine Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Somerset Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Corby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1