Crime Rate in Howlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Howlands

The total recorded crimes in Howlands, Welwyn Hatfield, UK in May 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Howlands crime rate of 6.46 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 Howlands, encompassing approximately 15,791 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (41) incidents (7.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-25.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
Howlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 32
  • Black Fan Road with total crimes: 12
  • Kilworth Close with total crimes: 7

How safe is Howlands?

To understand the safety of Howlands, we need to analyze Howlands crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Welwyn Hatfield:

    • In 2024, Howlands reported a higher crime volume than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 904 crimes compared to 783. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Howlands witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

    • In 2023, Howlands experienced a greater number of crimes than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 832 crimes compared to 733. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Howlands witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Welwyn Hatfield, Howlands has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Howlands Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Howlands has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 6.46 ranking 5th out of 15 in the Welwyn Hatfield, UK

In 2024, the total Howlands crimes were 904. The crime rate of Howlands in 2024 was 57.24 (year) or 4.77 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Howlands were around 832 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.69 (year) or 4.39 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Howlands)CrimesRank (Howlands)CrimesRank (Howlands)
Hatfield Central179 11,951 11,779 1
Handside120 31,384 31,575 2
Hatfield Villages122 21,385 21,128 3
Hatfield South West94 61,076 4924 4
Hatfield East109 4860 7837 6
Peartree94 7950 5879 5
Haldens40 11579 10645 8
Hollybush58 10686 8595 9
Welham Green and Hatfield South67 8584 9493 10
Brookmans Park and Little Heath58 9492 11417 11
Welwyn West36 12428 12378 12
Sherrards17 15319 14358 13
Welwyn East28 14372 13306 15
Panshanger28 13316 15310 14
Northaw and Cuffley16 16249 16267 16

Howlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (49 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (48 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (37 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (56 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202519
March 20255
February 20258
January 20257
December 20248
November 202413
October 202412
September 202417
August 202423
July 202419
June 202456
May 202420

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202531
March 202515
February 202517
January 202513
December 202423
November 202417
October 202419
September 202416
August 202416
July 202416
June 202454
May 202419

A total of 399 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.69 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202538
March 202549
February 202573
January 202548
December 202427
November 202437
October 202435
September 202424
August 202413
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
November 20243
October 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20242
June 20242

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
October 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Howlands in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting31
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Black Fan Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Kilworth Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Woodman Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Henry Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bushey Green (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Coltsfoot (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Thistle Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Haynes Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Archers Ride (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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