Ward · Welwyn HatfieldUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Handside
Street-level crime hotspots for Handside ward in Welwyn Hatfield.
Crime Rate
114.1
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#15
of 16 wards
Risk Level
High Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
-7.1%
vs 3 months ago
All Crime Anti-social Behaviour Bicycle Theft Burglary Criminal Damage & Arson Drug Offences Other Crime Other Theft Weapons Possession Public Order Robbery Shoplifting Theft from Person Vehicle Crime Violence & Sexual Offences
Hotspot Map
Top 5 locationsTop Crime Locations
1
28 On or near Shopping Area
Shoplifting: 28
2
16 On or near Stonehills
Anti-social behaviour: 12 Public order: 2 Shoplifting: 1
3
10 On or near Shopping Area
Anti-social behaviour: 6 Other theft: 2 Public order: 1
4
10 On or near Howardsgate
Anti-social behaviour: 8 Other theft: 1 Public order: 1
5
10 On or near Supermarket
Shoplifting: 6 Anti-social behaviour: 4
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About this data: Hotspot locations are derived from police.uk crime records and show street-level incident clusters. Location strings are as reported by the police ("On or near [street]"). Counts represent incidents recorded in April 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →