Ward · Welwyn HatfieldUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Howlands
Street-level crime hotspots for Howlands ward in Welwyn Hatfield.
Crime Rate
57.0
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#7
of 16 wards
Risk Level
Moderate
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+39.4%
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
9 On or near Supermarket
Shoplifting: 9
2
5 On or near Black Fan Road
Shoplifting: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
4 On or near Black Fan Road
Other theft: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 1
4
2 On or near Hall Barns
Drugs: 1 Anti-social behaviour: 1
5
2 On or near Henry Close
Anti-social behaviour: 2
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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 March 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →