WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Hertfordshire Constabulary Police

Crime in Hollybush, Welwyn Hatfield

Comprehensive safety analysis for Hollybush, localized within Welwyn Hatfield.

Total Crimes

56
trending_up +14.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

77.8per 1k
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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

7,057

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences22
Anti-social Behaviour9
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Public Order4
Drug Offences4
Burglary3
Other Theft3
Other Crime3
Vehicle Crime2
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Homestead Court Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6Burglary: 1
7
On or near The Wade Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Mount Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other crime: 1
3
On or near Drycroft Map
Drugs: 1Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Kendall Close Map
Public order: 2Other crime: 1
3
On or near Purdom Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Marley Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Raymonds Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Rollswood Map
Drugs: 1Burglary: 1
2
On or near Layton Street Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2

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City Ranking

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Local Rank

#10safest in Welwyn Hatfield

City Average

87.05per 1k

Local Policing

Welwyn Hatfield South

Hertfordshire Constabulary

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Local Priorities

The new priorities for May to August are as follows:

Issued: 14 May 2026

Status Update

• Anti-social behaviour including nuisance vehicles and drug use in Overfield Close/Fieldside Close and the surrounding area.
• Anti-social behaviour using vehicles and off road bikes in Welham Green.

Actioned: 14 May 2026

Residents previously asked us to focus on the following issues:

Anti-social behaviour and vehicle related nuisance in Station Road, Welham Green through to Bluebridge Road in Brookmans Park

Drug issues in Deerswood Avenue

Issued: 1 Jan 2026

Status Update

Anti-social behaviour and vehicle related nuisance in Station Road, Welham Green through to Bluebridge Road in Brookmans Park...

Operation Rossi has been put in place to tackle anti-social behaviour and criminal activity committed using mopeds, pedal cycles, e-bikes and e-scooters.

An e-bike was seized on Thursday 5 March and the teenage rider was reported for four traffic offences.

Drug issues in Deerswood Avenue...

Patrols were increased in the area to provide reassurance and gather intelligence.

Residents were encouraged to continue reporting concerns via 101 or online at https://www.herts.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/.

A warrant that was conducted on Friday 9 January resulted in an 18 year old man being arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs with intent to supply (ketamine). Ketamine was seized from the address and the man was given a conditional caution.

Actioned: 1 Jan 2026

Engagement Events

JUL8

Community Catch Up Event

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2:00 PM — 4:30 PM

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Southdown Road Hatfield

JUL10

Health Day

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11:00 AM — 3:00 PM

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Hatfield Leisure Centre, Travellers Lane Hatfield

JUL15

Drop in Beat Surgery - Cuffley Library - Wednesday 15th July - 1:30pm-3:00pm

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1:30 PM — 3:00 PM

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Cuffley Library, Maynard Place Potters Bar

AUG5

Big Summer Event

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11:00 AM — 3:00 PM

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King George V Playing Fields, Beehive Lane Welwyn Garden City

AUG5

Community Catch Up Event

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11:00 AM — 1:30 PM

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Crop Common Hatfield

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