Crime Rate in Welwyn Hatfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Welwyn Hatfield

The total recorded crimes in Welwyn Hatfield, UK in May 2025 are around 1,168 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Welwyn Hatfield crime rate of 9.75 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (367) incidents (1.10% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (246) incidents (14.95% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (106) incidents (-16.54% decrease)
Welwyn Hatfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 40
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 31
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18

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 (179 crimes), and the safest, Northaw and Cuffley (16 crimes), is 163 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Welwyn Hatfield.

Similarly, the area of Hatfield Town (158 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Cuffley & Northaw (16 crimes), with a difference of 142 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Welwyn Hatfield.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Hatfield Central179
Hatfield Villages122
Handside120
Hatfield East109
Howlands102

Safest Wards:

Welwyn West36
Panshanger28
Welwyn East28
Sherrards17
Northaw and Cuffley16

Most Dangerous Areas:

Hatfield Town158
Hatfield North & West153
Welwyn Garden City Central & Handside120
Peartree107
Hatfield South101

Safest Areas:

Panshanger38
Haldens30
Woolmer Green, Oaklands & Digswell20
Knightsfield17
Cuffley & Northaw16

Welwyn Hatfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Welwyn Hatfield has recorded 1,168 crimes with crime rate of 9.75 ranking 88th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
East Hertfordshire950 1012,506 810,090 10
North Hertfordshire815 910,643 108,958 9
Three Rivers607 87,740 96,661 8
St Albans1,027 712,706 710,594 7
Dacorum1,270 614,925 613,535 6
Broxbourne733 510,013 58,982 5
Stevenage867 410,077 38,588 4
Hertsmere1,070 212,327 210,983 2
Watford1,469 119,226 117,362 1

Welwyn Hatfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 1294 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 107.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025106
April 2025127
March 2025120
February 2025134
January 2025113
December 202499
November 2024121
October 2024117
September 202477
August 202484
July 202474
June 2024122

A total of 848 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202586
April 202561
March 202569
February 202546
January 202558
December 202473
November 202484
October 202473
September 202466
August 202461
July 202459
June 2024112

A total of 133 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 20258
March 202510
February 20255
January 20254
December 202414
November 202412
October 20243
September 20244
August 20249
July 20247
June 202414

A total of 762 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202588
April 202553
March 202544
February 202536
January 202549
December 202457
November 202462
October 202466
September 202471
August 202459
July 202463
June 2024114

A total of 646 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202540
March 202555
February 202535
January 202546
December 202455
November 202447
October 202465
September 202440
August 202466
July 202448
June 202498

A total of 831 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202548
March 202549
February 202548
January 202566
December 202473
November 202481
October 202480
September 202455
August 202465
July 202469
June 2024130

A total of 483 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202551
March 202538
February 202527
January 202546
December 202448
November 202459
October 202425
September 202424
August 202427
July 202433
June 202464

A total of 290 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202530
March 202522
February 202520
January 202530
December 202415
November 202419
October 202433
September 202427
August 202419
July 202414
June 202438

A total of 2628 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 219.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 536 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025246
April 2025214
March 2025192
February 2025156
January 2025159
December 2024156
November 2024166
October 2024176
September 2024158
August 2024244
July 2024225
June 2024536

A total of 133 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 202513
February 20258
January 202515
December 20247
November 20247
October 202416
September 20248
August 20247
July 202414
June 202422

A total of 4462 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 371.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 706 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025367
April 2025363
March 2025393
February 2025337
January 2025323
December 2024359
November 2024325
October 2024338
September 2024310
August 2024324
July 2024317
June 2024706

A total of 169 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202517
March 202512
February 202517
January 20258
December 202413
November 202425
October 202414
September 202412
August 202412
July 202411
June 202412

A total of 115 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20259
February 20254
January 202517
December 20248
November 20245
October 202410
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 202424

A total of 252 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202517
March 202519
February 202517
January 202521
December 202420
November 202423
October 202422
September 202419
August 202419
July 202419
June 202440

High Crime Locations Welwyn Hatfield in May 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total40
Theft from the person30
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting31
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting2
Public order2
6. Howardsgate (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1

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