Crime Rate in Welwyn West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Welwyn West

The total recorded crimes in Welwyn West, Welwyn Hatfield, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Welwyn West crime rate of 9.45 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 West, encompassing approximately 3,809 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Welwyn West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windsor Close with total crimes: 7
  • Hobbs Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Welwyn West?

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

  • Relative to Welwyn Hatfield:

    • In 2024, Welwyn West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 428 crimes compared to 783.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Welwyn West recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

    • In 2023, Welwyn West had fewer crimes than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 378 crimes compared to 733. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Welwyn West recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Welwyn West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Welwyn West has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 9.45 ranking 12th out of 15 in the Welwyn Hatfield, UK

In 2024, the total Welwyn West crimes were 428. The crime rate of Welwyn West in 2024 was 112.36 (year) or 9.36 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Welwyn West were around 378 crimes with yearly crime rate of 99.23 (year) or 8.27 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Welwyn West)CrimesRank (Welwyn West)CrimesRank (Welwyn West)
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
Sherrards17 15319 14358 13
Welwyn East28 14372 13306 15
Panshanger28 13316 15310 14
Northaw and Cuffley16 16249 16267 16

Welwyn West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 202512
February 202512
January 20255
December 202410
November 202422
October 202411
September 202412
August 20249
July 202412
June 202428
May 20249

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202513
March 202511
February 20254
January 202512
December 20248
November 20247
September 20244
August 20249
July 20249
June 202424
May 20245

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 202510
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20249
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
July 20241
June 202410

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Welwyn West in May 2025

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

1. Windsor Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hobbs Hill (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
4. Green End (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Node Way Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hill Farm Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. The Limberlost (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Roundwood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Leonard'S Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Nathans Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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