Ward · Welwyn HatfieldUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Howlands
Street-level crime hotspots for Howlands ward in Welwyn Hatfield.
Crime Rate
53.4
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#7
of 16 wards
Risk Level
Moderate
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+34.8%
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
7 On or near Supermarket
Shoplifting: 6 Other theft: 1
2
7 On or near Thistle Grove
Violence and sexual offences: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 2 Other crime: 1
3
4 On or near Cole Green Lane
Anti-social behaviour: 3 Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
3 On or near Henry Close
Anti-social behaviour: 3
5
3 On or near Black Fan Road
Shoplifting: 3
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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 →