BRIDGE ROAD, AL8 6UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL8 6UH

BRIDGE ROAD, AL8 6UH, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.55 per 1,000 population. This AL8 6UH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL8 postcode area, which has experienced 133 crimes and a crime rate of 9.61 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL8 6UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL8 6UH, encompassing approximately 1817 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

AL8 6UH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Lanefield Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Russellcroft Road with total crimes: 1

BRIDGE ROAD, AL8 6UH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.55-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences37.70200.00%
Public order31.6550.00%
Vehicle crime11.65-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2215.950.00%
Vehicle crime212.100.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.10-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2216.5022.22%
Anti-social behaviour312.10-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.65100.00%
Public order21.10100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1813.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.90300.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.20-50.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.70-43.75%
Violence and sexual offences24.950.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1613.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.25-27.27%
Public order24.400.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.10-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour66.05200.00%
Burglary23.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.550.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1712.65325.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.35100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.550.00%
Public order10.55-75.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.60300.00%
Shoplifting42.20-71.43%
Other theft32.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.65-85.71%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1413.7527.27%
Anti-social behaviour77.7075.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.85-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.200.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202422
July 202422
June 202418
May 20249
April 202416
March 20248
February 202411
January 202417
December 20234
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL8 6UH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting14
    Public order1
  • 2. Lanefield Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Russellcroft Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Guessens Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total1
    Public order1