Crime Rate in Welwyn East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Welwyn East

The total recorded crimes in Welwyn East, Welwyn Hatfield, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Welwyn East crime rate of 4.46 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 Welwyn East, encompassing approximately 6,277 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Welwyn East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Copse Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Broadfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bridge Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Welwyn East?

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

  • Relative to Welwyn Hatfield:

    • In 2024, Welwyn East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 372 crimes compared to 783.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Welwyn East recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

    • In 2023, Welwyn East had fewer crimes than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 306 crimes compared to 733. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Welwyn East recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Welwyn Hatfield, Welwyn East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Welwyn East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Welwyn East has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 4.46 ranking 14th out of 15 in the Welwyn Hatfield, UK

In 2024, the total Welwyn East crimes were 372. The crime rate of Welwyn East in 2024 was 59.26 (year) or 4.94 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Welwyn East were around 306 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.75 (year) or 4.06 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Welwyn East)CrimesRank (Welwyn East)CrimesRank (Welwyn East)
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
Howlands102 5904 6832 7
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
Panshanger28 13316 15310 14
Northaw and Cuffley16 16249 16267 16

Welwyn East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 202511
February 202511
January 20259
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 202415
July 202413
June 202430
May 202414

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20248
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Welwyn East in May 2025

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

1. Copse Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Broadfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Bridge Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Bessemer Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cloverfield (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Viaduct Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Hazel Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. The Boulevard (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
9. Pottersheath Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Chestnut Walk (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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