COWPER ROAD, AL7 3LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 3LS

COWPER ROAD, AL7 3LS, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.23 per 1,000 population. This AL7 3LS 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 3LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 3LS, encompassing approximately 4204 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL7 3LS area, explore the AL7 3LS 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 (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL7 3LS 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

COWPER ROAD, AL7 3LS 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 offences75.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.66-54.55%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.3322.22%
Criminal damage and arson32.6250.00%
Public order20.71-50.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.56-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.33-25.00%
Public order42.14300.00%
Other crime30.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Other theft20.48-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.2825.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.5733.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.850.00%
Other theft30.71200.00%
Burglary20.71-50.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.850.00%
Burglary42.14300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9550.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.9528.57%
Anti-social behaviour92.14125.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.14100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In March 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 offences75.23-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.66-33.33%
Burglary30.95200.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.90-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour62.38-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%

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 behaviour159.2836.36%
Violence and sexual offences133.5744.44%
Criminal damage and arson33.09-40.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.37-42.11%
Violence and sexual offences92.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.14-16.67%
Shoplifting31.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1913.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.2850.00%
Public order41.43300.00%
Other theft20.95-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.48-50.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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 behaviour199.99-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences64.52-40.00%
Other theft61.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4333.33%
Vehicle crime40.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.24-83.33%
Public order10.240.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2110.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.990.00%
Shoplifting62.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 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 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 202414
June 202415
May 202412
April 20249
March 20247
February 202410
January 202413
December 20239
November 202318
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20249
June 202412
May 20249
April 20249
March 20244
February 20246
January 202415
December 202311
November 202319
October 202319
September 202321

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
September 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 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
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 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
September 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 3LS 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