Crime Rate in Welwyn Hatfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Welwyn Hatfield

The total recorded crimes in Welwyn Hatfield, UK in July 2025 are around 1,142 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Welwyn Hatfield crime rate of 9.53 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (383) incidents (-3.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (275) incidents (3.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (89) incidents (-10.10% decrease)
Welwyn Hatfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • A1001 with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area 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 Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Hatfield Central (198 crimes), and the safest, Northaw and Cuffley (28 crimes), is 170 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Welwyn Hatfield.

Similarly, the area of Hatfield Town (175 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell (15 crimes), with a difference of 160 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Welwyn Hatfield.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Hatfield Central198
Hatfield Villages117
Hatfield South West112
Handside106
Peartree81

Safest Wards:

Panshanger43
Hollybush42
Welwyn East31
Sherrards30
Northaw and Cuffley28

Most Dangerous Areas:

Hatfield Town175
Hatfield North & West166
Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside106
Hatfield South97
Peartree89

Safest Areas:

Hollybush42
Knightsfield30
Cuffley & Northaw28
Brookmans Park27
Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell15

Welwyn Hatfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Welwyn Hatfield has recorded 1,142 crimes with crime rate of 9.53 ranking 124th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
East Hertfordshire1,058 1012,506 810,090 10
North Hertfordshire846 910,643 108,958 9
Three Rivers642 87,740 96,661 8
St Albans1,187 712,706 710,594 7
Dacorum1,488 614,925 613,535 6
Broxbourne964 510,013 58,982 5
Stevenage973 410,077 38,588 4
Hertsmere1,059 212,327 210,983 2
Watford1,840 119,226 117,362 1

Welwyn Hatfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (323 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (159 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 359 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 156 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (325 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (166 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (338 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (176 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (310 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (158 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (324 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (244 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 668 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202543
May 202588
April 202553
March 202544
February 202536
January 202549
December 202457
November 202462
October 202466
September 202471
August 202459

A total of 142 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202516
May 202543
April 20258
March 202510
February 20255
January 20254
December 202414
November 202412
October 20243
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 134 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202521
May 20257
April 20259
March 202513
February 20258
January 202515
December 20247
November 20247
October 202416
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 778 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202577
June 202569
May 202567
April 202548
March 202549
February 202548
January 202566
December 202473
November 202481
October 202480
September 202455
August 202465

A total of 232 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202518
May 202516
April 202517
March 202519
February 202517
January 202521
December 202420
November 202423
October 202422
September 202419
August 202419

A total of 281 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202528
May 202523
April 202530
March 202522
February 202520
January 202530
December 202415
November 202419
October 202433
September 202427
August 202419

A total of 454 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202539
May 202541
April 202551
March 202538
February 202527
January 202546
December 202448
November 202459
October 202425
September 202424
August 202427

A total of 1286 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 107.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202589
June 202599
May 2025106
April 2025127
March 2025120
February 2025134
January 2025113
December 202499
November 2024121
October 2024117
September 202477
August 202484

A total of 822 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202582
June 202563
May 202586
April 202561
March 202569
February 202546
January 202558
December 202473
November 202484
October 202473
September 202466
August 202461

A total of 102 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 202511
April 20259
March 20259
February 20254
January 202517
December 20248
November 20245
October 202410
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 197 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202521
May 202516
April 202517
March 202512
February 202517
January 20258
December 202413
November 202425
October 202414
September 202412
August 202412

A total of 4220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 351.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 398 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025383
June 2025398
May 2025367
April 2025363
March 2025393
February 2025337
January 2025323
December 2024359
November 2024325
October 2024338
September 2024310
August 2024324

A total of 2409 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 200.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 275 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025275
June 2025267
May 2025246
April 2025214
March 2025192
February 2025156
January 2025159
December 2024156
November 2024166
October 2024176
September 2024158
August 2024244

A total of 616 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202551
May 202551
April 202540
March 202555
February 202535
January 202546
December 202455
November 202447
October 202465
September 202440
August 202466

High Crime Locations Welwyn Hatfield in July 2025

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

1. A1001 (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person3
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Burglary1
Bicycle theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Other theft3
Theft from the person1
Burglary1
Bicycle theft1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting13
Other crime1
4. Lindbergh (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Robbery2
Public order2
Other theft1
Bicycle theft1

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