Crime Rate in Welwyn Hatfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Welwyn Hatfield

The total recorded crimes in Welwyn Hatfield, UK in February 2026 are around 828 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Welwyn Hatfield crime rate of 6.91 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Welwyn Hatfield, encompassing approximately 119,835 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (320) incidents (10.34% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (136) incidents (-9.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (85) incidents (2.41% increase)
Welwyn Hatfield Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

Welwyn Hatfield Police Info:

Hertfordshire Constabulary

How safe is Welwyn Hatfield?

To understand the safety of Welwyn Hatfield, we need to analyze Welwyn Hatfield crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Welwyn Hatfield has recorded 12,535 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 104.60 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 122 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 11,723 crimes with a crime rate of 97.83, ranking it 124 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Welwyn Hatfield reported a higher crime volume than the Hertfordshire average, with 12,535 crimes compared to 12,270. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Welwyn Hatfield recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 9 other cities.

    • In 2023, Welwyn Hatfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hertfordshire average, with 11,723 crimes compared to 10,748. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Welwyn Hatfield recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Welwyn Hatfield is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Hertfordshire, Welwyn Hatfield has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Welwyn Hatfield Crime Statstics

In February 2026 the Welwyn Hatfield has recorded 828 crimes with crime rate of 6.91 ranking 131th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2024, the total Welwyn Hatfield crimes were 12,535. The crime rate of Welwyn Hatfield in 2024 was 104.60 (year) or 8.72 (month) ranking it 122 danzarous in the UK. Welwyn Hatfield ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Welwyn Hatfield were around 11,723 crimes with yearly crime rate of 97.83 (year) or 8.15 (month) ranking 124 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hertfordshire, Welwyn Hatfield ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of Welwyn Hatfield

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
East Hertfordshire873 1012,506 810,090 10
North Hertfordshire674 910,643 108,958 9
Three Rivers504 87,740 96,661 8
St Albans858 712,706 710,594 7
Dacorum1,037 614,925 613,535 6
Broxbourne705 510,013 58,982 5
Stevenage812 410,077 38,588 4
Hertsmere758 212,327 210,983 2
Watford1,409 119,226 117,362 1

Welwyn Hatfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 320 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 136 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (290 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (150 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 342 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 199 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (347 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (198 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (338 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (220 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (329 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (177 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (350 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (226 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 383 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 275 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (398 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (267 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (367 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (246 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (363 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (214 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (393 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (192 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 337 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 156 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2656 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 204.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 275 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026136
January 2026150
December 2025199
November 2025198
October 2025220
September 2025177
August 2025226
July 2025275
June 2025267
May 2025246
April 2025214
March 2025192
February 2025156

A total of 483 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202636
January 202632
December 202542
November 202542
October 202533
September 202542
August 202531
July 202529
June 202539
May 202541
April 202551
March 202538
February 202527

A total of 794 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202652
January 202656
December 202570
November 202575
October 202564
September 202565
August 202554
July 202577
June 202569
May 202567
April 202548
March 202549
February 202548

A total of 358 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.54 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202634
January 202642
December 202544
November 202528
October 202523
September 202528
August 202521
July 202515
June 202528
May 202523
April 202530
March 202522
February 202520

A total of 252 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202628
December 202529
November 202518
October 202514
September 202519
August 202514
July 202521
June 202518
May 202516
April 202517
March 202519
February 202517

A total of 804 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202638
January 202649
December 202567
November 202562
October 202561
September 202557
August 202563
July 202582
June 202563
May 202586
April 202561
March 202569
February 202546

A total of 111 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20268
December 202510
November 202512
October 20257
September 20255
August 20259
July 20256
June 202510
May 202511
April 20259
March 20259
February 20254

A total of 648 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.85 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202634
January 202638
December 202535
November 202564
October 202577
September 202546
August 202557
July 202565
June 202551
May 202551
April 202540
March 202555
February 202535

A total of 161 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 202612
December 202514
November 202514
October 202518
September 202514
August 202513
July 202516
June 202521
May 20257
April 20259
March 202513
February 20258

A total of 1245 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 95.77 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202685
January 202683
December 202587
November 202567
October 2025100
September 202574
August 202574
July 202589
June 202599
May 2025106
April 2025127
March 2025120
February 2025134

A total of 142 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20255
November 202511
October 202514
September 20253
August 20255
July 202514
June 202516
May 202543
April 20258
March 202510
February 20255

A total of 668 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202644
January 202668
December 202556
November 202554
October 202565
September 202541
August 202536
July 202540
June 202543
May 202588
April 202553
March 202544
February 202536

A total of 4557 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 350.54 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 398 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026320
January 2026290
December 2025342
November 2025347
October 2025338
September 2025329
August 2025350
July 2025383
June 2025398
May 2025367
April 2025363
March 2025393
February 2025337

A total of 220 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20268
December 20259
November 202522
October 202517
September 202530
August 202512
July 202530
June 202521
May 202516
April 202517
March 202512
February 202517

High Crime Locations Welwyn Hatfield in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Welwyn Hatfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Bicycle theft1
4. Howardsgate (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime1
Shoplifting1
Drugs1
5. Aviation Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs4
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting4

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