16 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 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.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Hatfield Central | 186.8 | 149 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Handside | 114.1 | 131 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Peartree | 96.8 | 91 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Hatfield East | 84.8 | 62 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Hatfield South West | 81.8 | 91 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Welham Green and Hatfield South | 78.6 | 50 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Hollybush | 77.8 | 56 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Hatfield Villages | 69.9 | 128 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Haldens | 59.5 | 47 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Howlands | 53.4 | 62 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Welwyn West | 52.3 | 16 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Panshanger | 49.1 | 28 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Sherrards | 46.6 | 19 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Brookmans Park and Little Heath | 46.3 | 34 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Welwyn East | 34.4 | 26 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Northaw and Cuffley | 32.2 | 21 | 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 186.8 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 32.2 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.