Crime Rate in Welwyn Hatfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Welwyn Hatfield

The total recorded crimes in Welwyn Hatfield, Welwyn Hatfield in January 2025 are around 955 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Welwyn Hatfield crime rate of 7.97 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (323) incidents (-10.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (159) incidents (1.92% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (113) incidents (14.14% increase)
Welwyn Hatfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 36
  • Police Station with total crimes: 17
  • The Wade with total crimes: 12

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 (152 crimes), and the safest, Panshanger (16 crimes), is 136 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Welwyn Hatfield.

Similarly, the area of Hatfield North & West (150 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell (16 crimes), with a difference of 134 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Welwyn Hatfield.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Hatfield Central152
Hatfield Villages127
Handside95
Howlands82
Hatfield South West77

Safest Wards:

Sherrards31
Brookmans Park and Little Heath29
Welwyn East26
Northaw and Cuffley23
Panshanger16

Most Dangerous Areas:

Hatfield North & West150
Hatfield Town131
Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside95
Hatfield South84
Hall Grove83

Safest Areas:

Knightsfield31
Cuffley & Northaw23
Panshanger22
Brookmans Park19
Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell16

Welwyn Hatfield Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Welwyn Hatfield has recorded 955 crimes with crime rate of 7.97 ranking 108th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 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

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
East Hertfordshire832 1012,506 810,090 10
North Hertfordshire750 910,643 108,958 9
Three Rivers583 87,740 96,661 8
St Albans957 712,706 710,594 7
Dacorum1,122 514,925 613,535 6
Broxbourne705 610,013 58,982 5
Stevenage749 310,077 38,588 4
Hertsmere992 212,327 210,983 2
Watford1,499 119,226 117,362 1

Welwyn Hatfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 317 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 225 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (706 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (536 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 465 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 58.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202546
December 202455
November 202447
October 202465
September 202440
August 202466
July 202448
June 202498

A total of 107 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20258
December 202413
November 202425
October 202414
September 202412
August 202412
July 202411
June 202412

A total of 183 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202521
December 202420
November 202423
October 202422
September 202419
August 202419
July 202419
June 202440

A total of 67 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 202414
November 202412
October 20243
September 20244
August 20249
July 20247
June 202414

A total of 326 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202546
December 202448
November 202459
October 202425
September 202424
August 202427
July 202433
June 202464

A total of 3002 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 375.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 706 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025323
December 2024359
November 2024325
October 2024338
September 2024310
August 2024324
July 2024317
June 2024706

A total of 586 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 73.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202558
December 202473
November 202484
October 202473
September 202466
August 202461
July 202459
June 2024112

A total of 82 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202517
December 20248
November 20245
October 202410
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 202424

A total of 96 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202515
December 20247
November 20247
October 202416
September 20248
August 20247
July 202414
June 202422

A total of 195 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202530
December 202415
November 202419
October 202433
September 202427
August 202419
July 202414
June 202438

A total of 541 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 67.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202549
December 202457
November 202462
October 202466
September 202471
August 202459
July 202463
June 2024114

A total of 1820 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 227.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 536 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025159
December 2024156
November 2024166
October 2024176
September 2024158
August 2024244
July 2024225
June 2024536

A total of 807 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 100.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025113
December 202499
November 2024121
October 2024117
September 202477
August 202484
July 202474
June 2024122

A total of 619 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 77.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202566
December 202473
November 202481
October 202480
September 202455
August 202465
July 202469
June 2024130

High Crime Locations Welwyn Hatfield in January 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting36
2. Police Station (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs5
Criminal damage and arson4
Robbery1
Other crime1
3. The Wade (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
Possession of weapons1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12
5. Black Fan Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11

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