16 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk

Crime by Area in Welwyn Hatfield

Compare crime rates across all 16 wards in Welwyn Hatfield. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry

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Fastest Rising (3 months)

Sherrards +89.5% trending_up Haldens +86.5% trending_up Panshanger +68.8% trending_up

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Fastest Improving (3 months)

Brookmans Park and Little Heath -35.7% trending_down Hollybush -10.9% trending_down Northaw and Cuffley -10.0% trending_down

Top 10 Wards by Rate

All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate

All crime types

#	Ward	Rate /1k	Count	3-Month Trend
1	Hatfield Central	190.0	140	trending_up+18.6%	chevron_right
2	Handside	113.2	141	trending_up+16.5%	chevron_right
3	Peartree	97.1	65	trending_up+16.1%	chevron_right
4	Hatfield East	90.6	62	trending_up+24.0%	chevron_right
5	Hatfield South West	82.1	86	trending_up+21.1%	chevron_right
6	Welham Green and Hatfield South	80.9	52	trending_down-7.1%	chevron_right
7	Hollybush	78.1	49	trending_down-10.9%	chevron_right
8	Hatfield Villages	69.6	132	trending_up+43.5%	chevron_right
9	Haldens	58.7	69	trending_up+86.5%	chevron_right
10	Howlands	57.0	46	trending_up+39.4%	chevron_right
11	Welwyn West	55.5	30	trending_up+20.0%	chevron_right
12	Brookmans Park and Little Heath	49.3	18	trending_down-35.7%	chevron_right
13	Panshanger	49.1	27	trending_up+68.8%	chevron_right
14	Sherrards	46.2	36	trending_up+89.5%	chevron_right
15	Welwyn East	34.7	36	trending_up+16.1%	chevron_right
16	Northaw and Cuffley	31.5	18	trending_down-10.0%	chevron_right

About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Which area of Welwyn Hatfield has the highest crime rate?

Hatfield Central has the highest crime rate in Welwyn Hatfield, with 190.0 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.

Which is the safest ward in Welwyn Hatfield?

Northaw and Cuffley has the lowest crime rate among Welwyn Hatfield's wards, with 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.

How many wards does Welwyn Hatfield have?

Welwyn Hatfield has 16 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.