UPPERFIELD ROAD, AL7 3LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 3LP

UPPERFIELD ROAD, AL7 3LP, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.03 per 1,000 population. This AL7 3LP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL7 postcode area, which has experienced 253 crimes and a crime rate of 6.87 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL7 3LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 3LP, encompassing approximately 4375 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL7 3LP area, explore the AL7 3LP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 3LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Homestead Court with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Burgundy Croft with total crimes: 3

UPPERFIELD ROAD, AL7 3LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.03-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour51.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.6813.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.8911.11%
Criminal damage and arson32.2950.00%
Public order20.69-50.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.46-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour93.43-30.77%
Public order42.06300.00%
Other crime30.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Other theft20.46-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.2858.33%
Anti-social behaviour134.3430.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.97-20.00%
Other theft30.91200.00%
Burglary20.69-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.9120.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.7411.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.29150.00%
Burglary41.14300.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1711.11%
Anti-social behaviour92.2980.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06100.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.71-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour52.06-28.57%
Burglary31.14200.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Shoplifting10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.97-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.6033.33%
Drugs20.910.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.9125.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.4330.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.97-40.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.77-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences102.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.29-16.67%
Shoplifting31.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-33.33%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.26233.33%
Anti-social behaviour184.57-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson64.1150.00%
Public order41.37300.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-40.00%
Other theft20.69-66.67%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.340.00%
Other theft61.370.00%
Vehicle crime51.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.140.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202417
July 202415
June 202419
May 202412
April 202410
March 20249
February 202413
January 202413
December 202310
November 202320
October 20236

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20249
June 202413
May 202410
April 20249
March 20245
February 20247
January 202415
December 202312
November 202318
October 202319

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 3LP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Homestead Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Burgundy Croft
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Longlands Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Salisbury Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Marley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Woodman Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Blackthorn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Upperfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cranborne Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Rosemoor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bassingburn Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1